The Rao row: India
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Rao has been accused of receiving $390,000 from Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker charged with involvement in a bank securities racket. Rao denies the accusation, but 43% of the public believe the charges, showing the widespread view that politicians in India are corrupt.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The outsiders
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The Indian people and Members of his own Congress Party are not overjoyed with prime minister Narasimha Rao, and there may be movement within the party to find new leadership. Rajiv Gandhi's widow Sonia has great influence and is respected by the Indian people.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Errors all round: India
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Prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao reappointed members of his cabinet to show he is in charge and to alter the hard secular approach his Congress Party has been taking in conflicts between Hindus and Muslims. His new cabinet appointments are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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