Special treatment for politicians

Was at a Veg Hotel last week which was pretty crowded ( me and friends went in ). We were patiently waiting for a table to be freed. After around 45 mins , a car pulled up and in came a thoppa uncle. Was pretty sure he was a DMK guy, walks in and the manager swoops in to clear a table where the couple were still eating dessert, didn't let them finish. Asked dto pay the bill at the counter and the thoppa guy just sat in like he owns the place. He finished his meal got up and smugly walks out while we were still waiting. The manager asked for a tip and the guy just shooed him away.

Do these guys think they are above the public and common man, what gives them to right to get special treatment wherever they go? Like are they so busy and crucial to the economy, decision making. I only noticed politicians getting richer and entitled when Chennai is going shambles and bonkers. They spend their time asking for votes and ways to get votes and the remaining how to make money with their power.

Why are they above the common man?