Who is Mahesh Kapoor from A Suitable Boy: A Novel and what is their importance?

Mahesh Kapoor is the central character in the sub-plot of politics in the early days of Indian independence. He is the father of Veena Tandon, Pran Kapoor, and Maan Kapoor who all figure prominently in the novel. Mahesh is the consummate politician. He has risen to the rank of Minister of Revenue and is the primary author the the Zamindari Abolition Bill. This piece of proposed legislation would allow ownership of small farms that had been operated by lower caste families for a number of years.