It is reported in the tv media that the price of an MLA is going about Rs. 25 crores. This is the price of an opposition MLA in Karnataka to resign from his seat and then join BJP. Thanks to the anit defection laws. Back in 1984, it was Rs. 2 lakh for an MLA to switch sides. Inflation has caught up with the MLA price also. There is no govt functioning right now in Karnataka. None of ministers are attending office. The Chief Minister is busy going around temples in the state, in the govt helicopter.
We live in a democracy, aren’t we?

India was a land of Raja-Maharajas. Since the time of Mahabharata many kings were known for their 'Aiyashi'. It is not wrong in today's context also. Just the name Raja-Maharaja was taken over as Netas and bureaurcrats.