The Fourth Morning and Night

In the fourth morning, Balram goes on to explain that democracy in India is the reason why he got his birth and remembers the time he got to vote at the legal age, 18. Also recounts how a Great Socialist visited the company and he eavesdropped the Stork and his sons talking about the Great Socialist. As he was working as the secondary driver, he got to disclose a big secret about the primary driver, Ram Persad. Balram figured out that Ram Persad was a Muslim and he decided to threaten him with it. Anxious and conscious, Ram Persad leaves the place and Balram gets promoted to the primary position. He then drives Mr. Ashok, the Mongoose and Pinky Madam to Delhi. In the next chapter, Balram is used to the customs and atmosphere of Delhi. One night, he drives with Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam who are drunk. Then, Pinky Madam stubbbornly gets the handle and starts driving the car. Unfortunately, she hits a boy riding his bicycle and kills him. After removing all the traces and driving back home, Balram is obliged to sign a paper that says he is guilty for the death.

The votes received are all by the darkness of the government; this clearly shows the corruption that is present in India. Also it exhibits the cruel treatment that the servants in India are receiving. As explained in the book, “ drivers who are there behind bars because they are taking the blame for their good, solid middle-class masters” (169) struggle. No Basic rights or any authority to live independently and properly. We can relate to real-life servants or drivers who are not granted with basic necessities or any freedom. This chapter depicts the negative aspect of India’s government despite being called the world’s largest democracy.