Newton Page #5

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We're not children

He's right. You can't talk to

them like that

- Go away!

- Why?

I am the presiding officer.

I'm in control

I've heard that all day

Control, what control?

He says, "I'm the Headman and

village judge. I'll settle your dispute"

You'll settle it?

Please wait

Start the procedure

They're coming. We're running

out of time

A faraway destination

A slow pace

Flying dust

Reddened eyes

A long straight road

Decided to turn its course

Having seen you

The bird has flown away

Ask your questions,

one by one

Some people say the atmosphere of fear

benefits the mining companies

People will be displaced.

The companies will take over

That's what Maoist sympathizers say

They are the root problem

Did the administration burn

these villages?

Were you scared coming here?

Sir, the Maoists...

...you talk about are forced

to surrender...

...and forced to fight other Maoists.

What's the logic?

Durjan. Tukaram. Come here!

Tell them - were these weapons

forced on you?

No, sir

Did you put any pressure

on the villagers?

What do you hope for?

How will the elections change your life?

There'll be no change

- You don't think so?

- No, no change

Why not?

Somewhat united

Mostly divided

Bursting with air

The balloon burst

A new page stitched itself

into the story

Having seen you

The bird has flown away

Who heard what?

Who said what?

It was a half-done night

The final count?

39 out of 76

We need to visit other booths.

How long will you stay?

Till 3pm

Why? Who's coming?

Some voters said they'd come

after lunch

It wouldn't be right

if we left early

What if a voter shows up?

There's still time

You've no idea what's going on

here

What do you mean? Violence?

- Booth capturing? Phony votes?

- No

Elections have their charm

I'm glad this is my last

This was no election

Voting for anyone.

Is that an election?

So? You should've stopped it

You saw. The procedure was

followed

You've been preaching all day.

Trying to teach people civics

Malko, let's eat

Mr Loknath

I'm going

Never seen a specimen like you

in 30 years of duty. Come

Mr Newton, you're educated

and knowledgeable

Don't mind if I say something

What you saw today has been

our life

Great change does not come in a day.

Even the jungle took years to grow

You want to add something?

I have a solution to stop

the injustice here

- What's that?

- TV

- TV?

- TV for everyone

Greed means nothing to them

Greed is an alien concept

They need TVs

When they see Coca Cola

and washing machine ads...

...they'll forget about the revolution

and fall in line

Wow! You're quite the intellectual

Can anyone stop the sun

from rising?

Red salad!

Food for everyone

- What is it?

- A local recipe

Won't madam eat with us?

She's sulking

Ask these boys to vote

They're not even 16

The first time I voted

I was 14

Back home, teenagers pass off

as candidates

- Where's home?

- Never mind

How is the chicken?

It's from a kilometer away

Lakhma!

As per the rules, I can't come in

Feel bad seeing you like this

The situation was beyond our control.

We both had a job to do

I'd feel guilty if you didn't eat

What was that?

Don't move. Stay put!

- What happened?

- Hurry!

Stay down

Sir, it's an ambush

Take your stuff and go

Hurry up!

Take them to the highway

Mr Newton, take the machine.

They're attacking us

Come out, hurry

Krishna's men will take you

to the highway

Thank you

Krishna, go!

This path will lead you home

- Will you manage?

- Yes

How will she go?

We'll take her home

No, sir, I can manage

We can take you back

She'll be fine. I can send someone

with her

There's no need

There's no need. I'll go

- Sure

- Yes

Here's the register

Malko ma'am, keep this pen

How will you turn your pupils

into tigers?

See? Sir's third card of fortune.

A five

It's useless

A king, queen or ace is good

No, Mr Loknath. This is a five

And this is six

She means the sixth sense

She's explaining it to you

That's if he can understand

Ok, sir

Mr Loknath, you're a writer, right?

What do you think of the story

we were told?

Story? What story?

At first they said it was unsafe.

We shouldn't come

When we got here,

it seemed safe to me

No one came to vote at first

As soon as the media showed up,

so did the voters

They said leave after tea

Then it was - leave after lunch

An ambush takes place as soon

as lunch is over

Intriguing story, no?

I should write it up

Krishna

- A good story?

- Meaning, sir? I don't get it

Let's keep walking

There was a dangerous ambush

But no message to say

all is well

Sir, I'll just check

Where did all the curry go?

Come along, sir

Sir, please come

Stop, sir

Where are you going, sir?

Sir, why are you screwing up your job?

Sir, let's talk

Don't make me run.

If I have to run, I'll thrash you

Don't make me run!

What is this nonsense?

Where to?

The booth

At it again?

You're a fraud

They're back

I've caught the ghost.

Let's go

What are you doing?

I'm here to vote

No. There is no voting here

- No

- There are only four of them

Get rid of them

Please wait

Stop!

Put that gun down!

Have you gone mad?

Put it down!

It might go off by accident

Put your guns down!

Down, I said

Down!

Wait. Nothing will happen to you.

Cast your vote

Mr Loknath, set up the booth

Everyone, get back

Set up the machine. Get their votes

Go on. Get it done

You want them to vote. So go

Put the machine here

- Know how to sign?

-Yes

- Your name?

- Trilok

Check their voting cards

Put the gun down.

You'll lose your job

Let's talk it over.

We're on the same side

- Put it down

- Shut up!

Election officers don't look good

with guns

Get back

Back!

OK:

- Start the process

- Yes

Sign here

- What's your name?

- Chandani

- Know who you're voting for?

- Yes

Don't need to tell me

Why did you fake an ambush?

- Why?

- Did I have a choice?

I've been telling you all day -

this area is unsafe

We've asked for night vision goggles

for 2 years

Brave men are dying

Can't take a risk for your

election picnic

It's not a picnic

It's my duty

Mr Loknath

- Done?

- Yes

You can leave now

Let's take the stuff

Step back!

Sign here

Two minutes to go

Two minutes to 3. Wait

Take your time. Let's wait

Have they left?

Did they cast their vote?

A pen

Take your time. We won't budge

- Stay still

- There's no hurry

Take your time

OK?

Done?

Ok. Shall I take the gun?

Your total is 3450 rupees

Wait. Let's do something

We'll buy the olive oil next month

No, no. Take it now

Where is Newton Kumar?

That way

Newton sir!

- What happened to your neck?

- Malko! Please come

What brings you here?

I had some work. I heard you

worked here too

What happened to your neck?

A reaction to my action

It's much better now. I wear this

for safety

- And how are you?

- Fine

How is your school?

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