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The problem is unlike developed countries where corporations are involved in these shenanigans, in the case of India it is usually common tradesmen who are involved in adulteration.

Because they operate in an unregulated environment (which is often a matter of pride, “small business” and all that good stuff) it is difficult for the government to step in.

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It has less to do with the regulatory environment and more to do with cultures that are accepting of corruption. Government regulators are often part of the corruption in weak cultures.

Do you actually believe that US is not accepting of corruption and is not a weak culture?

For a country that is insanely rich, it’s sad to see poor and middle class being screwed over at every turn of their lives. Pharma , healthcare, crony capitalism, bank crisis , false flag wars … the list goes on.

The reality is that poor countries have to cut corners due to lack of resources and people turn their blind eye because “something is better than nothing”.

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