What does the Chairman of Malgudi’s estate represent in the book, Waiting For Mahatma: A Novel?

The opulence of the Chairman of Malgudi’s estate, which he has named Neel Bagh, represents the gluttony and materialism of India’s elite class. Gandhi’s rejection of Neel Bagh and his preference for living in the street sweeper’s home reflects his own alignment with the poor and working classes of India, the country’s downtrodden.