Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister of India 
India
Scam
Coal scam: (2012)
Between 2004 and 2009, the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, allocated coal blocks to various companies.
The intent was to improve domestic coal production and support power generation and steel industries.
However, the allocations were made without a competitive bidding process, which raised suspicions of favoritism and corruption.
In 2012, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) released a report estimating that the nation lost about ₹1.86 lakh crore due to these arbitrary coal block allocations.
The intent was to improve domestic coal production and support power generation and steel industries.
However, the allocations were made without a competitive bidding process, which raised suspicions of favoritism and corruption.
In 2012, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) released a report estimating that the nation lost about ₹1.86 lakh crore due to these arbitrary coal block allocations.
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Tatra Truck Scam / Tatra Case (2012)
The Tatra truck deal involved the procurement of heavy-duty Tatra trucks from the Czech company Tatra Defence Trucks, intended for the Indian Army.
The contract was for over ₹1,600 crore and was signed in the early 2000s, but allegations of irregularities and corruption surfaced later, culminating in legal actions around 2012.
The contract was for over ₹1,600 crore and was signed in the early 2000s, but allegations of irregularities and corruption surfaced later, culminating in legal actions around 2012.
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Cash-for-vote scam: (2011)
August 2011: WikiLeaks published U.S. diplomatic cables suggesting that Congress party aide Nachiketa Kapur had boasted about assembling a fund of ₹500–600 million to bribe MPs. The cables also mentioned that four MPs from the Rashtriya Lok Dal had been paid off.
September 2011: Former BJP aide Sudheendra Kulkarni was sent to jail in connection with the cash-for-vote scam.
September 2011: Former BJP aide Sudheendra Kulkarni was sent to jail in connection with the cash-for-vote scam.
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Adarsh Housing Society Scam (2010)
Illegal allotment of land and apartments in a 31-storey building meant for Kargil War widows and defence personnel.
After the 1999 Kargil War, a cooperative housing society was proposed for war widows and veterans of the Indian Army.
Flats were allotted to non-eligible people - including politicians, senior bureaucrats, relatives of ministers, and top defence officers - often at prices far below market value.
The land originally belonged to the Defence Ministry, but approvals were obtained through fake NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and misuse of official influence.
The 31-storey building occupied 6,490 sq. metres of prime Mumbai land.
The market value of the flats was estimated to be ₹90–100 crore, but they were allotted at a fraction of the price.
After the 1999 Kargil War, a cooperative housing society was proposed for war widows and veterans of the Indian Army.
Flats were allotted to non-eligible people - including politicians, senior bureaucrats, relatives of ministers, and top defence officers - often at prices far below market value.
The land originally belonged to the Defence Ministry, but approvals were obtained through fake NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and misuse of official influence.
The 31-storey building occupied 6,490 sq. metres of prime Mumbai land.
The market value of the flats was estimated to be ₹90–100 crore, but they were allotted at a fraction of the price.
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Commonwealth Games (CWG) Scam (2010)
India hosted the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi from 3–14 October 2010.
The total budget for organizing the Games was initially around ₹1,420 crore, but estimates suggest spending ballooned to over ₹70,000 crore due to mismanagement, corruption, and inflated contracts.
Allegations of financial irregularities surfaced during and after the Games, involving the Organizing Committee (OC), government officials, and private contractors.
The total budget for organizing the Games was initially around ₹1,420 crore, but estimates suggest spending ballooned to over ₹70,000 crore due to mismanagement, corruption, and inflated contracts.
Allegations of financial irregularities surfaced during and after the Games, involving the Organizing Committee (OC), government officials, and private contractors.
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Chopper Scam / AgustaWestland Scam (2012)
The Indian Air Force decided to procure 12 VVIP helicopters for the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister in 2008-2010.
The contract, worth around ₹3,600 crore, was awarded to the Italian firm AgustaWestland (a part of Finmeccanica).
Allegations emerged that bribes were paid to Indian officials and middlemen to secure the contract.
The contract, worth around ₹3,600 crore, was awarded to the Italian firm AgustaWestland (a part of Finmeccanica).
Allegations emerged that bribes were paid to Indian officials and middlemen to secure the contract.
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2G Spectrum Scam (2008)
Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies used for communication (like mobile phone networks).
In 2008, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the UPA government (Congress-led), headed by Telecom Minister A. Raja, issued licenses for 2G spectrum to telecom companies.
The allocation was done on a first-come, first-served basis, not through auctions, and allegedly at undervalued prices based on 2001 rates - even though telecom demand and market value had grown drastically by 2008.
In 2008, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the UPA government (Congress-led), headed by Telecom Minister A. Raja, issued licenses for 2G spectrum to telecom companies.
The allocation was done on a first-come, first-served basis, not through auctions, and allegedly at undervalued prices based on 2001 rates - even though telecom demand and market value had grown drastically by 2008.