The book examines the role of intermediaries in the Indian political scenario and how they function in the government settings. In addition, the book describes the ways individuals navigated their business and how the government meets those needs. This corruption is illustrated through examples of needs: a village needs a road and a hospital, a graveyard that needs a wall, and people that need toilets. The book places particular focus on government-affiliated individuals who conduct business through their personal connections, resulting in what it argues are some of the country's largest business monopolies. Ī Feast of Vultures is a multi-level inquiry into the Indian government, which examines, investigates and analyzes several major political scandals and highlights evidence of corruption against some of the country's largest political and business figures and houses. It examines and documents the democracy of modern India, drawing attention to corruption in both business and government, and the intertwining of money and muscle power in politics. ( July 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India AuthorĪ Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India is a 2016 book by Indian investigative journalist Josy Joseph.

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