Bofors scandal and corruption in politics from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
The Bofors scandal emerged as a significant episode in the realm of Indian politics during the late 1980s. It involved allegations of corruption and kickbacks in a deal between the Government of India and the Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors AB for the supply of Howitzer artillery guns. The scandal came to light due to investigative journalism and raised serious questions about the integrity of politicians and officials involved in the deal. The scandal tarnished the reputation of the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and his government, leading to widespread public outrage and demands for accountability. The allegations of corruption in the Bofors deal eroded the trust of the Indian populace in the political establish...
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