An Indian politician went to the US to visit his counterpart. When the senator invited him home for dinner, the minister was very impressed by the lavish mansion, grounds and the costly furnishings.

He asked "How can you afford all this on a meagre senator's salary?"

The sentaor smiled knowingly and took him to the window.

"Can you see the river?"

"Yes"

"Can you see the bridge over it?"

"Of course", said the minister.

"10 percent", said the senator smugly.

Some time later, he had occasion to pay a return visit. The Indian minister lavished all hospitality on him.

When they came to his house,the American was stunned by the huge palace the minister had built, glittering with precious art, hundreds of servants etc etc.

"How can you possibly afford this, on a salary in Indian Rupees", he asked.

The minister called him to the window.

"See the river over there?"

"Sure", cried the senator.

"Can you see the bridge over it?"

The senator looked, was confused, peered closely and said

"No, I don't see any bridge."

"100 percent", said the minister !!

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(This was before Zail Singh became the President of India)

Indira Gandhi wanted a Sardar President because of the Punjab Crisis.Zail Singh and Buta Singh are the finalists! They are waiting outside Indira's Office for the FINAL interview

Buta Singh is called in first. He nervously adjusts his Kurta.
Indira Gandhi Draws a Big BOLD M on the Black Board, and asks Buta:

"what is this"?

..............  "M for Mother" is Buta's reply.

Indira wants to keep the Test real simple, she thanks Buta and asks him to send Zail Singh in.

Zail Singh is all over Buta as he comes out ...
"kee pucchiya .... kee pucchiya"? (what did she ask you)
.... Buta tells him.
Zail Singh memorizes the Answer (M for Mother).

Indira catches Zail unawares with a big bold W on the Board.
What is this? She Demands.

Zail Singh cant make head or tail of the Letter on the Board. He mutters to himself in Punjabi ...
"Lagdi taa Bute de maa hai, par lattan taan nu kyon chakkiyan hain"?
(Looks like Buta's Mother, but why does she have her legs in the air)

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A visiting foreign dignitary was being seen off at the Airport by the President (Zail Singh)and Prime Minister (Indira Gandhi).

Zail Singh is having fun ... seeing all these planes take off and Land. A 747 takes off.

"Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing" says Gianiji

Indira gives him a dirty look
Another Jumbo is landing

"Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing" says Zail Singh

I'm going to snub him if he does it again thinks Indira

Another 747 comes in to land. Indira Gandhi is Watching Zail Singh who points skywards and says excitedly

"Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing ... "

"Be silent!" Shouts Indira

"oeing oeing oeing oeing " says the obedient Zail Singh