the lords and pehlawans

the lords of the akhaRa
the pehlawans of the ring
don straw caps, den(a)tured smiles
ride whipped voters
enjoy perks, privileges

tweak laws pass bills
sweep under the charpoy 
refer to the committees 
commissions judicial or...
appear active and take turns 
to pillage the national pot

the lords and pehlawans
lack the commitment
of the orchestra on titanic

and

await same fate