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[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Since when is Amitabh Kant a billionaire?

He was an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer and CEO of a think-tank.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

Since when is Amitabh Kant a billionaire?

Maybe depending on the currency?

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

CEO of a think-tank

He's saying the thought he was paid to think in the tank and testing the reaction. It could also be a broader message to ask for support from other donors.

Folks don't pay attention to what oligarchs do or they think it is non-siniater in its intent. Oligarchs, the politically influential rich folks will continue to linger in the spaces where corrupt politics fester. They make friends with lawmakers and then spend a lot of time with them to plant those seeds of corruption and "reform".

If the poor spent time with politicians like the rich do, laws would be more fair to society as a whole.