Which scandal damaged Rajiv Gandhi's Mr. Clean reputation?
ABofors scandal
BFodder scandal
CHawala scandal
D2G spectrum scam
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Bofors scandal
1. The press nicknamed Rajiv Gandhi Mr. Clean.
2. The Bofors scandal revealed bribes over defence contracts with a Swedish guns producer.
3. This shattered his image as an honest politician.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Rajiv Gandhi administration_
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