Politics, we are told, is truly the last refuge of scoundrels. But in the India of 21st century, it is not just scoundrels but also their heirs who shall eat the political cake and have it also for the family. Politics, like it or not, is a powerful attraction for a lot of people. It is especially so in the third world. The creamier side of political office makes it especially so in the third world. Remember Sukh Ram! In a raid on the residence of the then telecommunication minister Sukh Ram, the raid party found over 4 crores of rupees in cash lying all over the house. The notorious Bofors case involved a kickback of 64 crores rupees and there are umpteen such cases of massive escape of public money from the net of accountability. A good number of politicians, in the right place at right time, find that politics is, indeed, a very lucrative career. No questions are asked how these politicians and their families afford their expensively tasteful life style? GUCCI GANDHIANS! Did we hear...
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