PSLVC-20: A blast of success, and a whiff of happiness

In recent months India has been a depressing country to observe. One scan follows another; the latest being the chopper scam for the procurement of 12 AW101 helicopters from the Anglo-Italian firm Agusta-Westland. It is all the more disheartening because before any proof is made available, the Ministry of Defence  has already indicated that India will ‘ban’ the British and Italian companies. It is depressing because for the faults of a few, the country is penalised. Remember L’Affaire Bofors? India punished the bribe-giver company and let free the bribe-taker; ultimately, the country suffered due to a lack of spare parts and ammunition.

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