Manjuben settled herself onto her bed, calling out to her grandson in a hurry. She mentioned her back pain and the heat outside. Satya, her grandson, asked her what she needed first, a back massage, air conditioning, or the mail. Manjuben requested AC due to the hot weather. Satya, whose full name was Satyajit, agreed to give her a back massage, even though he wasn’t a fan of his namesake, the Bengali director Satyajit Ray. As he massaged her back, he thought about his lack of Gujarati compared to his grandmother’s English.
Later, Satya’s friends, Ruth and Winston, arrived to help with campaign posters for the student government election. Satya was running for president, with Ruth as his VP and Winston as their campaign manager. Ruth found a postcard addressed to Manjuben Patel, Satya’s grandmother. Satya felt proud when Ruth referred to Manjuben as his grandma. They all went inside, where they were welcomed by Manjuben with traditional Indian sweets and a warm heart.
When Manjuben received a postcard encouraging her to vote for Kamala Harris, she was excited about the prospect of a female president. The postcard contained campaign slogans and an acrostic related to supporting democracy. Manjuben suggested some fresh ideas for the campaign posters, emphasizing the importance of unity and truth in their message. She believed that the trio of Satya, Ruth, and Winston was a winning combination.
As they worked on the posters, Manjuben’s wisdom and support inspired the young campaigners. She highlighted the significance of unity, truth, and victory in their efforts. Her loving and insightful words motivated Satya, Ruth, and Winston to strive for success in the election, understanding that truth and unity are essential for any campaign. Manjuben’s guidance and presence reinforced the values of democracy and togetherness in their journey towards a common goal.
