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.

I was quite young when my dad went into politics but, as it went on, I became self-conscious about it.

I've always said, other than my dad, coaches had the greatest impact on me.

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