An Emperor's Grave

We live in tough times where
To speak truth we must be brave
Live debates rake up TRPs
By discussing an Emperor's grave

Textbooks are being rewritten
Whitewashing projects are hurried
We don't care about the living
Are more interested in what's buried

For memorials of recent leaders
Sites at prime locations are selected
Historical monuments of heroes
Face a crunch of funds, lie neglected

As against every well-read scholar
There are a million ignoramuses to tap
They have the votes and the power
Who have solely studied on WhatsApp 

Short term goals may be achieved
But at what long term peril and cost?
By destroying old monuments
History neither gets changed, nor lost.