Politics of Hunger (English Translation of a Hindi Poem)
Politics of Hunger By Rakesh Sharma Original Hindi Poem: https://rakeshinsightfulgaze.blogspot.com/2025/11/bhookh-ki-rajneeti.html In these brief hours of life we stand, Asking what fate waits for this land. In circles of power that twist and spin, What will become of the nations within? In Maya’s web the world is caught, Loved ones forgotten, no second thought. We simply push forward through high and low, Whatever the world may choose to show. Some hide behind Lord Rama’s name, Some crown the whites to rise and reign. They drain the public day and night, Their deeds expose their thirst for might. They hurl abuse at those they blame, Call themselves great, declare their fame. Whatever lies they wish to say, For power’s sake they pave the way. When people ask them face to face, How do you steal with such bold grace? They hide behind Lord Rama’s name, Don’t question us, you hold no claim. “As kings we...