CAG-itated politics: How audit reports upend political fortunes
Monday, 10 March 2025
Political parties have historically had a complicated relationship with CAG reports, intensifying around elections. The reports have been used both as ammunition by the opposition and concealed by ruling parties. Key examples include the 2G and coal block 'scams' which led to UPA's downfall.
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