There was once LKY visited India. He was warmly welcomed by Gandhi, who took
him to view many places in India. After sightseeing, LKY has this to say to
Gandhi, 'All the places I have visited in India are dirty, filthy and untidy.
you should see how clean Singapore is!'
A month later, Gandhi made a visit to Singapore. LKY brought him to Compass
Rose for dinner. Gandhi who was unhappy with LKY insult, tried to find some
dirty places in Singapore to return the insult.
He took a pair of binoculars and look all around singapore to find a place
which is dirty, but could find none. Finally, Gandhi after 10 mins of searching,
saw a place which is very dirty and untidy.
He signaled to LKY and ask him to take a look. Gandhi said, 'This particular
place is extremely dirty and untidy. Can you tell me where it is?'
LKY took a look from the binos and said with a smile, 'Oh, that is Little
India.'