Category: Corruption in India

“Biharnomics” Examined

In Alaskonomics and Bihar – Part I, I raised the point about distribution of taxes and income amongst various states in India. This matter is at the heart of several controversies – the most...

Is Behenji India’s most honest politician?

Keeping my reservations on her policies aside for the moment, I salute Behenji for having the courage and the audacity to come clean with her income and getting herself an entry in the Top 20 Income Tax...

Looks like someone is gunning for Behenji

I do not hold any brief for Mayawati-ji (although I admire her guts) but this does not smell right: The CBI is all set to chargesheet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in the disproportionate...

On Foreigners, NRIs and MPs

A few weeks ago, I had asked the question, Can NRIs become MPs in India? I now understand that not only NRIs but even foreigners can apparently become MPs provided they have the right...