stonevalley
It just reflects the state of the country - a stupendous legacy of corruption and embezzlement and a new sense of entitlement as India comes of age.
Most of Asia has gone through this phase - some are still stuck in it.
Don't forget Africa!
But, if these folks saw the Brits taking advantage of their country for 100/200 years, you can see how it gets into the culture. Embezzklement is not somehting they thought up on their own. Basically, EVERY human tribe wants to get more - for less. It is the way humans are.