Big Brother

By Meghashri Dalvi

“We have to cover three points today, sir. The first is to review the curated footage of key citizens.”

“OK.”

“Then you need to be found standing in a queue. Maybe in the state-cafeteria at lunch time?”

“Fine.”

“The third point is to be seen paying by yourself, sir.”

“You know I don’t carry a wallet.”

“I am aware, sir. But we must post those photos today. To counter yesterday’s news.”

“Hmmm.”

“So maybe you can stop suddenly, ditch the convoy, and buy something from a roadside vendor.”

“Now you are pushing me.”

“No option, sir. They are watching us, too.”