Controversies
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Radia tapes controversy: How one woman’s influence peddling led to a snake pit
The Radia tapes controversy, a major political scandal in India, emerged in 2010 with leaked recordings of corporate lobbyist Nira Radia’s conversations with influential figures, revealing lobbying for ministerial positions, media manipulation, and government policy influence. The revelations led to political fallout, scrutiny of media integrity, legal probes, and public outrage, highlighting the deep connections between corporate interests and political…