In 1971, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's Cabinet proposed the production of a "people's car" - a cheap, affordable and efficient indigenous machine that middle-class citizens could afford. While Sanjay had no experience, design proposal or tie-ins with any corporation, he was awarded the contract and the exclusive production license. The criticism that followed this decision was mostly directed at Indira, but the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and victory over Pakistan drowned out the issue. Indira's victory and subsequent Congress landslide in the elections only left Indira Gandhi more powerful. Maruti Udyog, today India's premier automobile manufacturing corporation, was founded by Sanjay Gandhi, but the company did not produce any vehicles during his lifetime. A test model put out as a showpiece of progress was criticized. Public perception turned against Sanjay, and many began to speculate of growing corruption.
RE:Maruti Udyog
by Ramesh Arya on Jul 18, 2008 08:35 PM Permalink
you seem to be a born congress oponent. Do u know nuclear deal will help in mitigating energy crisis of the country?
RE:Maruti Udyog
by vivek bansal on Jul 18, 2008 09:25 PM Permalink
Rameshbhai,we have more better options but those are not thought of,at all due to certain interest protecting of powerful lobbies,nation may have to pay heavily in future.
