The Nexus Between Politicians and Big Businessmen: A Recipe for Disaster?
The alleged involvement of politicians in protecting accused businessmen has raised questions about the influence of big business on politics in Maharashtra. Cities like Mumbai
Real EstateMaharashtraPoliticiansBusinessmenCorruptionReal Estate MaharashtraMay 29, 2024
Just over three decades after India embarked on the path of free economy and globalisation, India still remains a “politically controlled economy”. Despite claims of bringing “ease of business” and removing the “licence permit raj” of the past, the reality is that no business can be set up in India without political patronage.
Politicians are quick to take advantage of the situation. In today’s times, it has become rare for state assembly MLAs not to be in some kind of partnership with businessmen, and in most cases, this business is related to real estate development. The proximity of politicians to real estate developers has caused immense damage to the environment, resulting in unauthorised constructions, encroachments, and even calamities like frequent floods and uncontrolled fires.
The question now is whether public anger over the alleged tampering with evidence and political influence will hit politicians in some way. The Congress party leadership has alleged that there is involvement of two senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the alleged evidence tampering and bringing pressure to let off the accused.
The real estate sector in Maharashtra has seen tremendous growth in the past three decades, with cities like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nagpur experiencing a boom. However, this growth has come at a cost, with allegations of unauthorised constructions, encroachments, and environment damage.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a regional political party in India, founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar. The party has been in power in Maharashtra for several years and has been involved in several controversies related to corruption and nepotism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nexus between politicians and businessmen in Maharashtra?
The nexus refers to the alleged involvement of politicians in protecting accused businessmen particularly in the real estate sector
How has the real estate sector grown in Maharashtra?
The real estate sector in Maharashtra has seen tremendous growth in the past three decades with cities like Mumbai Thane Pune and Nagpur experiencing a boom
What are the allegations against politicians in Maharashtra?
Politicians in Maharashtra have been accused of involvement in unauthorised constructions encroachments and environment damage as well as tampering with evidence and protecting accused businessmen
What is the role of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra?
The NCP is a regional political party in India that has been in power in Maharashtra for several years and has been involved in several controversies related to corruption and nepotism
How can citizens hold politicians accountable?
Citizens can hold politicians accountable by raising their voice protesting and demanding transparency and accountability from their elected representatives
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