Question

Alagu found himself in a tight spot. What is his problem?

Answer 1

Hint: The Premchand’s “Fair play” has summed up in one line that one should not deviate from the path of justice and truth for the sake of any friendship or enmity because in the story it is clearly showing that when someone is being at the position of ahead, he cannot make an unfair decision. Justice always wins.

Complete answer:
According to the question, we have to tell the reason for Alagu’s problem or why he is in a tight spot. Firstly, a tight spot means a difficult situation. Let’s Analyse his problem now.

Alagu is a character from “Fair play” by Premchand. He is in a difficult situation because he had sold his one bullock to Sahu. At the time of buying the bullock from Alagu, Sahu promised that he will pay the entire amount of Bullock within one month from the date of purchase. The bullock was hale and hearty at that time but later on, unfortunately, it died within a month. And now Sahu refused to pay any amount for Bullock as it is no more. This is the reason for Alagu’s problem.

Anyway, later on, when the case came into the panchayat , Jumman was appointed as ahead. Despite enmity feelings, he gave judgement in Alagu’s favour because panch is equal to God so he should never be biased. Jumman stated in Panchayat that Sahu had to pay the entire amount to Alagu as at the time of purchase the bullock was fit and fine.

Note: Premchand wants to tell his readers that when you are a judge you are neither a friend nor an enemy. You don’t have any relations with anyone while making the judgement. The decision should be taken considering what is wrong and what is right.