I had to pay bribes when I got the one express train I took while there. The bribe and the ticket price were the same. Got a nice “Tika” and head swril out of it though. I really didn’t mind that one, because I got the ticket for that day for onward travel.

Bribery has been rampant in India since 1948

United Nations or IMF has an annual report ranking the most corrupt countries


I totally agree that bribe is an issue and although I didn't experience it I think I just didn't stay long enough for that in India. Did you experience it in the North? If yes, can you describe what kind?

john_doe

Yes, the rules are enforced differently in Japan and India. In India you have lathi carrying police that demand their cut from you. In Japan the rules are enforced by everybody and policemen do not require bakshish from you.

Yeah, they are different, but which would you rather have?

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India: It’s Worse Than You Think

Rothbardian_fanatic

Yes, the rules are enforced differently in Japan and India. In India you have lathi carrying police that demand their cut from you. In Japan the rules are enforced by everybody and policemen do not require bakshish from you. 
Yeah, they are different, but which would you rather have?