70. Shivayya comes to know of Naga’s trick

CHAPTER 70

Shivayya comes to know of Naga’s trick

A function was arranged for Laxmi by the party in the jilla. Jilla party district president Ramdeo came with followers to meet Shivayya. He welcomed them. “Please come.”

President said, “Sir, your wife has won. So we are holding a function at the district headquarters. You should also come.”

He gave Shivayya an invitation card.

Shivayya looked at the card. It was written, “Presided by Naga.”

He was shocked. His face fell.

President insisted, “You should come.”

Shivayya said coolly, “Let us see.”

He went inside the house.

Laxmi was dressing. Shivayya put the card in front of her.

Laxmi looked at the card and said, “Yes. They had phoned that they will be coming. Are they here?”

“They are waiting for you.”

Laxmi looked at him seriously. She went out and did namaskara to everyone.

“I will be there on time tomorrow. I will take charge after the function.”

President said, “Madam, thousands of people will come. You should take voth in front of them. We have arranged everything on the grounds.”

Laxmi was very happy.

Leader said, “HM has already arrived. He is making all the arrangements.”

Laxmi was surprised. “Is it? Give him my thanks.”

The men left. Laxmi entered the house.

Shivayya came out seriously. He left the house and went walking on the road. Suddenly a Panchayat jeep came. Seeing Shivayya, the jeep stopped.

Chief Secretary got down and did namaskara. “How are you sir?”

“Fine.”

“We are lucky madam has become Jilla Parishad President.”

“It was not necessary.”

“Actually you should have got the post. It was all that HM Naga’s political game.”

Shivayya was surprised. “What game?”

“The post was in general category. Naga got it reserved for the ladies so that you will not be able to apply.”

Shivayya got very angry.

Chief Secretary said, “That new Panchayat Raj secretary is Naga’s man. He will dance according to his tune.”

Shivayya became serious.

CS said, “I came to give this to madam since she is taking charge tomorrow.”

He gave the order to Shivayya.

Shivayya entered the house. Laxmi was getting ready. “I want ot tell you something.”

Laxmi was surprised. “What?”

“Do you know who changed that post from general to ladies? To create fire between us. It is the job of that badmash Naga.”

Laxmi was surprised. “You always blame Naga for everything. “

Shivayya was shocked. He stared at her. “What did you say? Does he look like a good man to you now?”

“No. but you are saying that I became Jilla Parishad President because of him and not because of my eligibility.”

Shivayya looked at her seriously.

Laxmi said seriously, “You want me to resign. That’s all. Isn’t it?”

Shivayya remained silent. “No. Don’t resign just for my sake.”

He went out angrily.