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The death anniversary of the slain father of the Charming Lass was marked at her home turf recently.

The general opinion is that this commemorative ceremony was easily more impressive and colorful than the previous one. The new Big Boss, the Compassionate one graced the occasion as the chief guest.  Several government bigwigs and people’s representatives at all levels of the polity in the area were present at the ceremony on invitation.

However, one particular Western council member  was conspicuous by his absence.

Several close associates of ‘Mariks’ inquired from him why he boycotted the event. And they were all surprised to hear his reply:  “I did not boycott. I was not invited!”