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Political Jokes
An Indian politician went
to the US to visit his counterpart. When the senator invited him home for
dinner, the minister was very impressed by the lavish mansion, grounds and the
costly furnishings.
He asked "How can you
afford all this on a meagre senator's salary?"
The sentaor smiled
knowingly and took him to the window.
"Can you see the
river?"
"Yes"
"Can you see the
bridge over it?"
"Of course",
said the minister.
"10 percent",
said the senator smugly.
- Some time later, he had
occasion to pay a return visit. The Indian minister lavished all hospitality
on him.
When they came to his
house,the American was stunned by the huge palace the minister had built,
glittering with precious art, hundreds of servants etc etc.
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"How can you
possibly afford this, on a salary in Indian Rupees", he asked.
- The minister called him
to the window.
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"See the river
over there?"
"Sure",
cried the senator.
"Can you see the
bridge over it?"
- The senator looked, was
confused, peered closely and said
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"No, I don't see
any bridge."
"100
percent", said the minister !!
- (This was before Zail Singh became the
President of India)
Indira Gandhi wanted a Sardar President
because of the Punjab Crisis.Zail Singh and Buta Singh are the finalists!
They are waiting outside Indira's Office for the FINAL interview
Buta Singh is called in first. He nervously
adjusts his Kurta.
Indira Gandhi Draws a Big BOLD M on the Black Board, and asks Buta:
"what is this"?
.............. "M for Mother"
is Buta's reply.
Indira wants to keep the Test real simple,
she thanks Buta and asks him to send Zail Singh in.
Zail Singh is all over Buta as he comes out
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"kee pucchiya .... kee pucchiya"? (what did she ask you)
.... Buta tells him.
Zail Singh memorizes the Answer (M for Mother).
Indira catches Zail unawares with a big
bold W on the Board.
What is this? She Demands.
Zail Singh cant make head or tail of the
Letter on the Board. He mutters to himself in Punjabi ...
"Lagdi taa Bute de maa hai, par lattan taan nu kyon chakkiyan hain"?
(Looks like Buta's Mother, but why does she have her legs in the air)
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A visiting
foreign dignitary was being seen off at the Airport by the President (Zail
Singh)and Prime Minister (Indira Gandhi).
Zail Singh is having fun
... seeing all these planes take off and Land. A 747 takes off.
"Boeing Boeing
Boeing Boeing" says Gianiji
Indira gives him a dirty
look
Another Jumbo is landing
"Boeing Boeing
Boeing Boeing" says Zail Singh
I'm going to snub him if
he does it again thinks Indira
Another 747 comes in to
land. Indira Gandhi is Watching Zail Singh who points skywards and says
excitedly
"Boeing Boeing
Boeing Boeing ... "
"Be silent!"
Shouts Indira
"oeing oeing
oeing oeing " says the obedient Zail Singh
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