Frequent allegations of corruption damaging India's image: Ipsos

Nearly 97% Indian citizens feel that frequent allegations of corruption are hurting India’s image globally. As per a survey conducted by global research firm Ipsos, Indian citizens also have a very mixed opinion about corruption practices prevailing among corporates and businessmen. The survey cites that 44% are of the opinion that all corporates and traditional family business houses are corrupt.

“A large majority of the respondents, 94%, across all surveyed cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Lucknow) thought that the prospect of inclusive growth was getting damaged due to wide spread corruption charges as the government and senior bureaucrats were reluctant to take hard policy and administrative decisions to avoid getting into another round of corruption charges,” noted Biswarup Banerjee, head of marketing communication, Ipsos in India.

 

51% responddents also felt that Arvind Kejriwal, leader of ‘India Against Corruption’ is right in accusing one after another politicians and corporates for corruption. However, remaining half were either against or not sure if his ways are right to level charges without substantial hard evidence. Further, 53% Indians felt that Lok Pal Bill can root out corruption from India. “This suggests that Lok Pal Bill (in general and not specifically any versions) has failed to convince half the respondents about its ability to uproot corruption completely,” pointed Banerjee.
 
Ipsos conducted the survey, titled ‘Mood of the Nation’, among 420 men and women in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Lucknow.
 
The survey also claims that six out of ten Indians believe all bureaucrats, government servants including police are corrupt. The survey reveals that a big majority in Chennai (91%) and Bangalore (80%) think that all bureaucrats, government servants including police are corrupt whereas in Mumbai and Lucknow about 53% shared the view.