It doesn't happen only in India
If it is any consolation to Indians fed up with repeated bombardment of corruption reports, here is a report comprising names of several other nations that are a part of the brigade of most corrupt countries in the world.
It doesn’t happen only in India.
You would be categorically wrong to assume that institutions such as law enforcement agencies, political parties, the judiciary or education in India couldn’t be less corrupt than those in African, Russian and European nations. This survey by Transparency International highlights the similar menace plaguing other countries.
Ok, so let’s quit being the pot that calls the kettle black because our country already carries a blemished image of being corrupt-to-the-bone herself. Here are some statistics based on the survey by Transparency International that reflect perception of corruption in the subcontinent.
Percentage saying corruption very serious: 47 per cent
Percentage saying corruption has increased in past two years: 40 per cent
Most corrupt institution: Political parties (86 per cent voted)
Second most corrupt institution: Police (75 per cent voted)
GPP per capita: $1,489