India, May 25 -- There was a time when the ruling politicians frightened people with the threat of enemies across the border. Then they frightened us with the idea of enemies next door. Then, with enemies from another religion. Then, with enemies from another caste. After that, they looked around desperately and probably even suspected the neighbour's Labrador retriever of anti-national activities.

But suddenly, a new fear has entered their lives.

Cockroaches!

And not ordinary ones. Organised ones. United ones. Cockroaches with a political party!

The Cockroach Janata Party!

Now, before you laugh, let me warn you, these creatures are clever. Very clever. You can hit them with a chappal, spray them with poison, scream at them in three...