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The Bofors scam was a major political scandal in India during the late 1980s, involving allegations of corruption in a defense deal between the Indian government and the Swedish arms manufacturer, Bofors. The scandal erupted when it was revealed that kickbacks were allegedly paid to Indian politicians and defense officials to secure a $1.4 billion contract for Bofors to supply 155 mm field howitzer guns to the Indian Army. The scandal implicated several high-profile figures, including then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, leading to widespread public outrage and a loss of trust in the government. The Bofors scandal had a lasting impact on Indian politics, contributing to the downfall of Rajiv Gandhi's government in the 1989 elections and highlighting issues of corruption and transparency in government dealings.