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On Bommai turf: Amid quota cheer, disquiet over jobs, corruption, journey from ‘secularism’ to Hindutva

“It was out of the question for me to vote for the BJP. But in 2008, when Basavaraj Bommai was given the ticket, I clearly remember that he stood outside my shop and said, ‘Don’t look at the party. Vote for me as I will work for you.’ And I…

Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023

Vote BJP for corruption-free Karnataka, says Nadda

BJP national president J.P. Nadda, on Friday, April 28, appealed to the people of Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district, to elect BJP to power to ensure corruption-free governance.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Paraguay election build-up dominated by corruption and Taiwan

In the heart of Paraguay's capital Asuncion, a tropical city close to the Argentine border, voters are gearing up for election day on Sunday, with the economy, corruption and Taiwan on their minds.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Ecuador opposition, lawyer for president duel at impeachment hearings

A representative from Ecuador's opposition and a lawyer for President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday gave dueling testimony to a congressional committee tasked with recommending whether to remove the conservative leader from office.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Government must ‘walk the talk’ on ending malfeasance – JFCCT chairwoman

Thailand has a long and difficult journey ahead to fight corruption. This will require the participation of all parties, the government, academia, the public and the private sectors, said Ms Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023

Former police officer appears in court after ‘corruption’ probe

Muhammed Mustafa Darr is accused of charges including allegedly using dead people’s bank card detail to buy goods.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Paraguay's Efrain Alegre went from jail to presidential run

Paraguayan opposition leader Efrain Alegre can trace some of the fire for his 2023 presidential run to three weeks he spent behind bars two years ago on what he says were trumped up corruption charges related to campaign financing.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption'

Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

NIA official suspended pending inquiry into graft charge

The Union Home Ministry has suspended a Superintendent of Police rank official, Vishal Garg, working with the NIA, pending an inquiry into the allegation of corruption against him.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Karnataka elections: Kharge urges people to throw out ‘corrupt’ BJP government

M. Mallikarjun Kharge urged people to throw out the ‘40% commission’ government in Karnataka, as, he said, indulging in rampant corruption was the only achievement of the BJP government in the last four years.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023