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70,584 corruption complaints received against govt depts in 2025; banks, Railways top chart
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70,584 corruption complaints received against govt depts in 2025; banks, Railways top chart

In 2025, over 70,584 corruption complaints were filed against various government departments in India, according to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) annual report. Banks and the Railways received the highest number of complaints, with 9,933 and 9,381 respectively. Of these, most were resolved, though some remained pending for extended periods. The report highlights ongoing efforts to expedite investigations and improve transparency. Other sectors like housing, local bodies, coal, finance, and police also faced significant scrutiny. The data underscores persistent concerns about administrative integrity across multiple governmental and quasi-governmental entities.

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70,584 corruption complaints received against govt depts in 2025; banks, Railways top chart

In 2025, over 70,584 corruption complaints were filed against various government departments in India, according to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) annual report. Banks and the Railways received the highest number of complaints, with 9,933 and 9,381 respectively. Of these, most were resolved, though some remained pending for extended periods. The report highlights ongoing efforts to expedite investigations and improve transparency. Other sectors like housing, local bodies, coal, finance, and police also faced significant scrutiny. The data underscores persistent concerns about administrative integrity across multiple governmental and quasi-governmental entities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on corruption complaints without overtly criticizing or praising any specific political entity. It reports on the volume and resolution rates of complaints across different departments without taking a clear ideological stance. While the issue of corruption is a hot

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