five real life examples of corruption during the time of elections in India (80-100 words)
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What is corruption?
Defining corruption can be a challenge. It takes many forms, and perpetrators are skilled in developing new ways to be corrupt and cover their tracks.
Corruption may be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Transparency International uses this definition. It captures three elements of corruption:
Public and private sectors
Corruption occurs in both the public and private sectors. This includes media and civil society actors. Actors can be individuals, companies, or organisations such as a political parties.
Abuse of power
Corruption involves abusing power held in a state institution or a private organisation.
Benefit
Both sides involved in the corrupt act benefit, either in terms of money or undue advantage.
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