13/09/2025
Some major achievements of UPA led government
1. Coal Block Allocation Scam (CoalGate): Alleged irregularities and corruption in the allocation of coal blocks to private and public companies, estimated by the CAG to have caused a loss of ₹1.86 lakh crore to the exchequer.
2. 2G Spectrum Scam: Accusations centered on the flawed allocation process and favoritism in telecom licensing, with an estimated loss of ₹1.76 lakh crore.
3. Commonwealth Games (CWG) Scam: Corruption, mismanagement, and financial irregularities in the planning and ex*****on of infrastructure projects for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
4. Adarsh Housing Society Scam: Irregularities in allotment of flats meant for war widows to politicians and officials, leading to political resignations.
5. Chopper Scam (AgustaWestland): Alleged bribery in procurement of VVIP helicopters from Italian firm Finmeccanica (AgustaWestland), with senior defense officials implicated.
6. Satyam Scam: Corporate fraud at Satyam Computer Services involving falsification of accounts and mismanagement of investor funds.
7. Saradha Chit Fund Scam: A ponzi scheme that collapsed, leaving lakhs of investors in financial distress, and leading to investigations and arrests.
8. Cash-for-Vote Scam: Allegations that UPA floor managers bribed MPs to win the 2008 parliamentary trust vote after the Left withdrew support over the Indo-US nuclear deal.
9. Tatra Truck Scam: Bribery allegations in procurement of Tatra trucks for the Indian Army.
10. Lavasa Township Scam: Accusations over environmental clearance violations and irregularities in the development of Lavasa township.
11. S-Band/Antrix-Devas Deal: Allegations of high-value satellite spectrum allocation to a private company at throwaway prices.
12. INX Media and Aircel-Maxis Cases: Media and telecom deals linked to alleged money laundering and foreign investment violations.
13. Kochi IPL Franchisee Scandal: Controversy around stakeholding and bidding for IPL team, implicating politicians and business persons.[1]
Additional Scams Regularly Cited
- Telgi scam
- Fodder scam (largely predating UPA but often cited in lists of Congress-era scams)
- Ketan Parekh scandal
- Taj corridor case
- Bombay Stock Exchange fraud
- BSNL telephone line scam
- Iron ore mining scam
List of alleged Corruption Scams and Scandals in India under Congress Rule. Major Scams under UPA Government includes: Bofors Scam, 2G Spectrum Scam (2008), Satyam Scam, CWG Scam (2010), Coal Scam (2012), Chopper Scam (2012), Tatra truck scam (2012), Robert Vadra's land scam-all and Adarsh Scam (201...
