Dumi from Rajarata, one of the first batch disciples of the Compassionate One had a chance meeting with Shashi from Uva recently. The twosome had reached a mutual agreement to let bygones be bygone and a cordial and convivial chat had ensued.


In the warmth of the renewed friendship, Dumi had confided in Shashi  that he too shared the belief that support for the deposed strongman is an imperative for the betel leaf to win the coming general election.

“Why don’t you tell this to your New Big Boss?” Shashi had asked Dumi with a derisive smile, they say.