Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily's decision to use public transport one day every week - purportedly to decongest the roads and save the nation up to $5 billion (Rs 31,000 crore) - has been the talk of the town lately. It raised a few eyebrows when the minister asked his ministry and public sector officials to use public transport on Wednesdays. When a reporter asked Petroleum Secretary Vivek Rae about his plans, the mood among government officials became clear.
Journalist: Sir, which bus are you taking?
Rae: Number chaar sau bees (No 420).
A note for our international readers: Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code covers offences relating to cheating and dishonesty and 420 is a popular slang word used for fraudsters.
Journalist: Sir, which bus are you taking?
Rae: Number chaar sau bees (No 420).
A note for our international readers: Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code covers offences relating to cheating and dishonesty and 420 is a popular slang word used for fraudsters.