Is honesty impossible in Indian politics?

(From left) BJP MP Arun Jaitley, session moderator Rahul Kanwal and Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar during the session 'Is honesty impossible in Indian politics?' at the 10th India Today Conclave in Delhi on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Photo by Reuben Singh/India Today.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Praful Patel addresses the gathering. Photo by Reuben Singh/India Today.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Praful Patel said the idea of honesty in politics needed to be weighed realistically. Photo by Reuben Singh/India Today.

BJP MP Arun Jaitley takes questions from delegates after the session. Photo by Reuben Singh/India Today.

The session saw a heated debate between BJP MP Arun Jaitley and Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar. Photo by Reuben Singh/India Today.