Indians mock their corrupt politicians relentlessly, but they regard their honest politicians with silent suspicion. The first thing they do when they hear of a supposedly 'clean' politician is to grin. It is a cliche that honest politicians in India tend to have dishonest sons, who collect money from people seeking an audience with Dad.
This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of Indian politics, where corruption is rampant but honest politicians are viewed with suspicion. It suggests that the public is more concerned with the corrupt politicians' antics than the honest ones' achievements.
The quote reveals the Indian public's ambivalence towards politicians, reflecting the country's complex political landscape.
The quote is a commentary on the Indian political system, which has been plagued by corruption and nepotism for decades.
Aravind Adiga is an Indian author, best known for his novel 'The White Tiger', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.