Swami Nem Pal’s Poetry: An Exploration

Abstract

Swami Nem Pal had earlier held the post of MLA thrice in Uttar Pradesh, but as a veteran politician, he has slashed the disgusting depravity and massive corruption prevalent in Indian Politics. It seems he has been an honest and patriotic politician throughout his political career. Swami Nem Pal exhibited his strong poetic acumen in his first poetry book India Malcontent (1998). In India Malcontent (1998) the poet has peeled off the hypocritical mask of fiendish reprobated of Indian democracy (democracy) in an incisive language. The poet extols the meritorious, selfless contribution of labourers and farmers to the cause of the development of India and then deplores about their miseries in these lines: “You have built this nation great/ you labourers, farmers capable/ you are the masters but your fate/ is most heart-rending and miserable.” The repetition of pronoun ‘you’ causes not only alliteration but also projects the great importance of the selfless, sincere services of the farmers and labourers who live in miseries.