Cash-for-votes in India

SOURCE www.npr.org
Cash-for-votes is a pervasive issue in India, with the election commission seizing nearly half a billion dollars of cash and inducements before the polls opened last month.

Key Points

  • Cash-for-votes is a significant problem in India
  • Election commission seized nearly half a billion dollars of cash and inducements before the polls opened
  • Highlights the issue of corruption in Indian elections