Paper in Money Out (2023) Authors: Sree Iyer, Jagdish Shetty This book is supposed to be a work of fiction, but what we read here is probably what every Indian podcaster with the right leanings, worth his salt, is reporting on his channel. It is a potpourri of dirty politics, dirty dealing and equally obnoxious under-table dealings laced with blackmail, thuggery, double-crossing and bribery. Perhaps I should add treason to the list as leaders, who were entrusted to protect the assets of the country, are seen making wheeling and dealings with the enemies. Money is a natural lubricant for any transaction, friend and foe alike. One familiar with the twirls and twists of Indian politics will see a canny resemblance of characters to the who’s who in the present-day politicians and prime movers of Indian politics. Offhand, I think I see the likes of Subramaniam Swami, P Chithambaram and son, Sonia Gandhi, Narinder Modi and possibly many leaders of the South. Listeners of ...
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