Top 10 Most Corrupt Politicians in India

Top Corrupt Politicians in India

The peak of irony was when Anna was, allegedly, lodged in the same jail that housed the people who were responsible for two of the biggest scams in the country ever. How must the authorities have felt when they saw Raja and Kalmadi fill their plates while Anna was on a fast because of their misdeeds?

Corruption has become an unavoidable part of politics and every now and then, one or the other politician re-affirms this fact.

Here is our pick of the 10 most allegedly corrupt politicians of India.

India's Most Corrupt Politicians

A list of Top 10 Most Corrupt Politicians in India. These Politicians belongs to different political parties and are alleged in Corruption cases. Some of them are convicted by Sessions Court and matter in High Court now. This is the list of allegedly most corrupt politicians in India and brief summary about their corruption case.

1. Suresh Kalmadi

Main accused in Common Wealth Game Scam. It has been reported that out of 70000 Crore allotted for the games, only 35000 crores were spent, rest amount were “donated” to Lord Corruption.  Owing to his involvement in the scam, Kalmadi was charged with corruption and sent to Tihar jail.

2. A. Raja

Andimuthu Raja is the main accused in 1, 76,000 Crore Rs 2G scam. Apart from him many high profile businessmen are also named in this corruption case which is one of the biggest scam in India. Raja was indicted and forced to resign. Presently, he is too has been lodged at the Tihar jail and is awaiting his trial.

3. Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Prasad Yadav is a convicted politician in a corruption case. He was main accused of 950 Crore Fodder scam for which he got convicted for 5 Years. He is currently on bail but has been disqualified from Parliament for 6 Years. He is definitely one of the most Corrupt Politicians in India.

4. Madhu Koda

He is one of the main accused in 4000 Crore Illegal Mining Scam. Furthermore, the Maoists were said to have received a 30% share of the booty. He was the chief minister of Jharkhand and used his status and power in authorizing illegal mining activities in state. Koda was arrested on charges of money laundering and is still in prison following the rejection of numerous bail

5. Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar has been accused in many corruption cased but his political might and money probably helped him from going to jail or even in court. Abdul Kareem Telgi named him as the mastermind to print fake stamp papers across the country and mint money. He was also accused in a multi-crore scam involving wheat imports and institutions headed by him and his close associates were served notices by the Bombay High Court for showing favouritism to his family. One may say that he is one of the most corrupt politicians in India.

6. Mayawati

Mayawati has always been criticized for ostentatious display of power in her state. She has allegedly used her status as chief minister to amass large amounts of personal wealth. She was charged with corruption when the Taj Heritage Corridor Case was uncovered. Mayawati's birthdays have always been media events, where she usually appears decked in diamond jewellery and also accepts public donations for which, she often comes under fire. Her assets are worth millions of dollars and in the year 2007-08, she had paid an income tax of Rs. 26 crores, which placed her amongst the top 20 taxpayers of the year.

7. Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi reportedly institutionalized corruption in the South. He was said to be a leading player in the cash for votes scams that are common in the southern region, as well as notorious for extreme nepotism shown under his rule. Not so surprising, is the fact that the main accused in the 2G scam, A, Raja, considers him to be his mentor.

The corruptions charges against M. Karunanidhi are so many that he is often referred to as the king or emperor of corruption. He was accused of lending support to the LTTE and was indicted for abetting the LTTE in the initial interim report which oversaw the investigation into Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.

Karunanidhi reportedly institutionalized corruption in the South. He was said to be a leading player in the cash for votes scams that are common in the southern region, as well as notorious for extreme nepotism shown under his rule. Not so surprising, is the fact that the main accused in the 2G scam, A, Raja, considers him to be his mentor.

8. Jayalalithaa

Convicted by Lower court, acquitted by High Court. Now matter will go to Supreme Court but no one can deny that Jayalalithaa is allegedly one of the most corrupt politicians in India. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has a staggering 46 corruption cases against her. Amongst the various scams were the Rs. 70 million coal import scam, Tansi land deal case, case of disproportionate assets and colour TV case, amongst many others. A raid in her residence and business establishments reportedly led to the seizure of some 28 kg of jewellery (worth Rs 51 crore), 91 wrist-watches, 41 air-conditioners, 10,500 sarees, 750 pairs of footwears, etc. She can be definitely considered as one of the most corrupt Politicians in India.

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has a staggering 46 corruption cases against her. Amongst the various scams were the Rs. 70 million coal import scam, Tansi land deal case, case of disproportionate assets and colour TV case, amongst many others. A raid in her residence and business establishments reportedly led to the seizure of some 28 kg of jewellery (worth Rs 51 crore), 91 wrist-watches, 41 air-conditioners, 10,500 sarees, 750 pairs of footwears, etc. She along with her former cabinet colleagues and senior bureaucrats who worked with her are still facing investigation with regard to corruption.

9. Mulayam Singh Yadav

Though he has not been directly accused in any particular scam but it is believed that Mulayam Singh Yadav used his status as Chief Minister in many wrong doing. Mulayam Singh had one major allegation levelled against him– accumulation of disproportionate assets.

10. BS Yeddyurappa

The most recent politician to be caught in the web of corruption is former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B. S. Yeddyurappa. While he allegedly has a number of corruption cases lying against him, the one that toppled his career was his alleged involvement in the illegal iron ore export scam in various districts of Karnataka. A lot of blame game followed and ended up with Yeddyurappa losing his ministerial post last month. Despite his denial, his image as one of the most corrupt politicians of the country that has been built, will not fade anytime soon. 

The most recent politician Meet the Top 10 Young Politicians of India to be caught in the web of corruption is former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B. S. Yeddyurappa. While he has a number of corruption lying against him, the one that toppled his career was his alleged involvement in the illegal iron ore export scam in districts of Karnataka. A lot of blame game followed and ended up with Yeddyurappa losing his ministerial post last month. Despite his denial, his image as one of the most corrupt politicians of the country will not fade anytime soon.

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