What are the alleged scams worth ₹12 lakh crore during the UPA government in India

Discuss the allegations of Amit Shah regarding the scams worth ₹12 lakh crore during the UPA government in India.
The allegations made by Amit Shah regarding scams worth ₹12 lakh crore during the UPA government in India are as follows:
  • The coal scam: The alleged scam involves the irregular allocation of coal blocks by the government. The CAG reported that the loss was around ₹1.86 lakh crore.
  • The 2G spectrum scam: The scam involved the arbitrary allocation of 2G spectrum licenses at low prices. The CAG estimated the loss to be around ₹1.76 lakh crore.
  • The Commonwealth Games scam: The alleged scam was brought to light after the CWG held in Delhi. The CAG revealed that there were irregularities worth around ₹70,000 crore.
  • The Adarsh scam: The Adarsh Housing Society scam involved the allocation of land meant for war widows to politicians and bureaucrats. The loss was estimated at around ₹884 crore.
  • The National Herald case: The case involves the alleged misappropriation of funds and properties of the National Herald newspaper. The loss was estimated at around ₹5,000 crore.
It is important to note that these allegations have not been proven in court, and some involved parties have contested them.
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