The whole of India heaved an enormous sigh of relief yesterday when the inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix passed off without a hitch. This was held in Noida in UP which is the cesspit of India. There was no electricity failure to delay the start of the race, no attack on spectators by the police and the winners were presented with beautiful cups and not hideous statues. Today's newspapers and TV anchors are screaming about how the prestige of Brand India has been enhanced by the event. What no one is saying that the event was a success only because it is a wholly private enterprise. Formula 1 is owned by Bernie Ecclestone and was organised by private business people in India. The only other sport which is even remotely successful is cricket which is run by BCCI, an autonomous body. All other sports are controlled by filthy politicians and civil servants who loot all the money, travel around the world with family and friends and treat athletes as servants. The Commonwealth Games were a classic example of complete lack of class of our politicians who shamed us in front of the world. Being of low class politicians and civil servants think that accumulating vast wealth by looting taxpayer money, travelling around with Z+ security and getting photographed with world leaders gives them class. What they do not understand is the level of contempt people have for them. Diplomats of other countries will be openly polite but will snigger in private. That is why China is able to summon our ambassador at 2 in the morning, Sri Lanka kills our fishermen and Pakistan sends terrorists at will. When you have a Bofors you will have a Union Carbide.