In a stunning turn of events that has truly shaken the political landscape (or, more accurately, stirred the same mud puddle), citizens of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have begun demanding a government. Yes, you read that right—a government! What a wild and unanticipated development in 21st-century democracy! Local residents were spotted at rallies holding up signs that read “We Want a Government!” and “Make Governance Great Again!” Adding to the fervor, the rallying crowds reportedly included a lot of folks who just learned that “democracy” isn’t the name of an artisanal coffee blend but actually something that requires a little more effort than a social media update. In a bold statement, one excited citizen exclaimed, “We work hard, pay taxes, and… well, we thought someone was supposed to handle that government thing for us! Can you believe it?” Clutching their smartphone, the citizen concluded, “We can do this too! Let’s get someone elected and start debating the issues we've once avoided!” Political experts are flabbergasted by the citizens’ sudden epiphany. “I mean, who knew people actually wanted representation? It’s not like politicians regularly promised changes on the campaign trail only to, you know, get tangled in bureaucratic red tape and corrupt schemes,” commented a local analyst while stuffing a donut in his face. In a shocking revelation, sources confirmed that many citizens have also begun demanding that the government actually do some governing. As one resident put it, “We thought they were just using the tax money to buy fancy cars and plan lavish inaugurations. It never crossed our minds that they could maybe fix a pothole or something.” Local politicians, however, seemed unfazed by the clamor for governance. A spokesperson for the ruling party issued a statement reading, “We appreciate the enthusiasm but, you see, governance is hard work. If they really want change, they’ll have to try being on hold with the bureaucratic helpline for at least an hour before flights of fancy like voting for change.” Moreover, critics are outraged that the citizens are attempting to encroach upon an age-old tradition—complaining without offering any solutions! “When I went to my local tavern and complained about potholes, no one asked me to run for office,” said a disgruntled resident, who prefers the more traditional method of moaning into his beer. Meanwhile, in an ironically amusing twist, the demand for a government has sparked a new social media trend: #GiveUsGov. Twitter users from both states shared memes of confused politicians and images of everyone in the world collectively rolling their eyes. “It’s as though we’ve uncovered the secret recipe for democracy, and no one thought to send the ingredients list to citizens,” tweeted one sarcastic observer. As the dust settles from this shocking development, experts are left scratching their heads, contemplating whether the citizens of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are on the verge of a massive political awakening or simply engaged in a prolonged form of collective wishful thinking. Could it be that they’ll soon realize that demanding change may necessitate some genuine participation and, dare we say, voting? Stay tuned, folks—the potential drama of actual civic engagement might make for thrilling television. Well, that’s if anyone remembers how to change the channel back to reality. Let’s not hold our breath.