Commonwealth Scam

Defamed for being one of the most backward countries in terms of diverse sports, which is a shameful irony given the huge population, India received an auspicious chance to host the mega event of Commonwealth Games. With a flabbergasting amount of Rs. 70,000 crore, the fund embezzlement was done beneath the nose of the then UPA government. The game that hosts 54 countries and their teams, was maligned by startling scandals and revelations. This International Sporting event saw slow working, poor maintenance and did not live upto the standard expectations.The Chairman of Organising Committee, also a Congress member Suresh Kalmadi was main accused, accompanied by some popular figures such as Delhi CM Shiela Dikshit, National Son-in law Robert Vadra, JAYPEE Group, MTNL, HCL Infosystems and several other entities. With such high-profile businessmen, politicians and bureaucrats involved, this scam was exposed by CAG. Facing humiliations on a global scale, this incident highlighted the terribly-worrying hegemony of the people in power. Although caught, Suresh Kalmadi continues to be on bail and enjoys all freedom rights. It is a painful irony witnessed in a country resident to almost half of the world's poor. [caption id="attachment_2018" align="alignnone" width="300"] Suresh Kalmadi[/caption]