Pranab Mukherjee sent a joint SMS to several senior politicians. It read — ‘You are all invited to my pre-Lok Sabha Poll 2014 Karaoke party. Come with a chosen song, either Bollywood favourite or international pop hit, one that amply illustrates your election promise.’

So one evening into a SoBo karaoke club strode the most iconic and irreverent political leaders, all ready to sing their hearts out.