Mumbai — The kingdom is abuzz with the latest news knocking the king off his plush, royal seat: a High Court’s decision tearing apart centuries of noble tradition.
There’s No Business Like Throne Business
The high-status quo of Indian royalty got a shocking restructuring when the modern notion of ‘laws’ encroached upon the royal freedom of Pavanraje Nimbalkar. The High Court’s verdict banning the time-honoured tradition of midday jousting with peacocks on Sundays has put a damper on the enthusiasm of the erstwhile king. The royal chambers echo with whispers that Nimbalkar found peacock duelling therapeutic, and wonders if he might now be expected to take up yoga instead.
The High Court continues its crusade bringing the time-honoured tradition under scrutiny. It’s indeed a cultural crisis, as another official ludicrously suggested that the King switch to playing Candy Crush for mental relaxation.
Royal Trousering Palms! Confused Nobility versus Clapping Commoners
The aftermath of the verdict is as startling as a peacock without feathers. The commoners, invariably, are enjoying an unusual streak of Schadenfreude, while the nobility walks around befuddled like chickens, their head cut off. Some even think this may be the end of chariot races on public roads and challenge courtiers to dancing duels in jest.
Meanwhile, the court jesters are up in arms, seeing their job endangered. “Jousting with peacocks entertained us more than entertaining the king,” squealed head jester Phiphi, while doing reverse summersaults.
‘Peacock Bickering’ Supporters Clash with ‘Rule of Law’ Advocates
A random bystander we managed to corner, a self-proclaimed ‘Peacock Rights Activist’, Balwan Singh Matharoo, ruminated, “This is high throne-jacking. First, they encroached the royal duck ponds. Now they Toy with the king’s favourite pastime. What next? Ban on royal naming of dogs after their teachers?”
Disclaimer: This is a work of satire for entertainment purposes.
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