Corruption could be a long-standing social issue persistent in India. From reportedly 51% of respondents from a survey admitted to paying bribes, to large industries like telecommunications and coal showing signs of corruption, for the economic benefits of citizens or corporations, corrupt practices are used. All the way back to post-independence India in 1951, the Industries Act required all operations to receive a license from the govt, which limited investments from foreign countries likewise as stifling competition, and ultimately led to bribery in politics being ubiquitous. While the Anticorruption Bureau of India was created in 1961 for the only purpose of fighting corruption, it still persists all throughout the country well into the 21st century. While there are many s...
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