Visibly agitated about corruption in the government, a senior business leader raved and ranted at a meeting, saying, “What is the use of having the most honest prime minister India has ever had if he heads the most corrupt government?” Noticing the embarrassed and stunned silence in the room, including from several government functionaries, the CEO immediately added, “Well, I don’t mind saying it in front of him. If somebody here wants to carry the message, let them. I am not afraid!” But he abruptly ended his speech on that note with sweat on his brow. The meeting proceeded with its agenda.
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