Mafia metropolis
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The activities of underworld criminals in Bombay, India, are an increasing problem. Bombay is India's largest economic and business centre but threats of extortion and murder have worried many business leaders because the gangs have gained political influence and protection. Mafia leaders are implicated in corrupt property deals, they have made threats to trade unions and have been used by politicians to attack rivals. People in Bombay believe that the police are corrupt or are hampered by corrupt politicians.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Bofors again
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The Indian Congress party is having to deal with the re-emergence of a scandal which prompted the departure of prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1989, At that time, it was claimed that Bofors, a Swedish arms manufacturer, paid large bribes in order to obtain a contract for field guns. Now, the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation has announced the names of some of the people who received bribes. The re-emergence of the scandal has served to boost the prospects of the ruling United Front coalition government.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Party faithful
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India's Congress Party hopes that it will be able to use Sonia Gandhi, widow of Rajiv Gandhi, to revive its fortunes. She has no political experience at all, and has appeared reluctant to hold office so far. However, she is highly respected as a member of India's first family, and seems to have already played a role in reducing demoralization among members of the Congress Party. The Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to damage her image by emphasizing that she is a foreigner.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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