The Influence of Colonial Legacies on Socio-Political Structures in Aravind Adiga’s Novel

The novels of Aravind Adiga explore the sociopolitical landscape of modern-day India in great detail, emphasizing the long-lasting effects of colonial legacy. This essay examines the ways in which Adiga challenges postcolonial sociopolitical systems that were influenced by British colonialism in books like Last Man in Tower (2011) and The White Tiger (2008). Adiga looks at class inequality, corruption, and systemic inequality as lingering consequences of colonial practices and governance. Through an analysis of these themes, the study makes the case that colonial frameworks have been absorbed and maintained, impacting the socio-political ethos of contemporary India.