The irony of India- Spiritual orientation, corrupt disposition
Transparency International has rated India as the 80 least corrupt nations out of 180 countries (also called as Corruption Perception Index) for the year 2019. W ith a score of 41, India is at the 80th spot. The rank is also shared by China, Benin, Ghana and Morocco. Corruption is present in Indian society from time immemorial. Indian history is replete with innumerable instances of people being bribed or influenced to turn into traitors. Several kings were dethroned; kingdoms were ruined and battles were lost due to the lure of money. Indian society has accepted corruption as a way of life and bribery as a shrewd strategy. Corruption in India is systemic and is well anchored. The corruption monster has engulfed practically every activity and has become almost uncontrollable. Corruption has taken many forms. For simple understanding it can be classified into three categories- political, corporate and individual. Political corruption is where those in power swindle millions