28 Jan, 2024
The Bofors scandal revolves around allegations of corruption and kickbacks in the procurement of Bofors howitzers by the Indian government. The scandal implicated politicians, including then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
The 2G spectrum allocation scam involved irregularities in the distribution of 2G mobile network licenses and spectrum at below-market rates. The scandal led to a loss of billions of dollars in potential revenue for the government.
The Commonwealth Games held in Delhi in 2010 were marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Investigations revealed financial irregularities, inflated contracts, and substandard infrastructure.
The Adarsh Housing Society scandal involved a housing cooperative in Mumbai, where flats meant for war widows and veterans were allegedly allotted to bureaucrats, politicians, and military officers through fraudulent means. The controversy led to the resignation of then Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.
The coal allocation scam pertained to the arbitrary allocation of coal blocks by the government without following a transparent bidding process. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India estimated a loss of significant revenue to the exchequer.
The Vyapam (Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal) scam involved irregularities in entrance exams conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board for various professional courses. The scam included manipulation of exam results, fake candidates, and bribery. Several politicians, officials, and students were implicated in the scam.
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case centered around jeweler Nirav Modi, who, along with his uncle Mehul Choksi, was accused of defrauding PNB of over $2 billion. The scam involved fraudulent issuance of letters of undertaking (LoUs) and caused a significant impact on the banking sector.