Welcome to Episode #47 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).🎙️Today’s episode features ANIL SWARUP, one of India’s most respected former IAS officers, author, policy thinker, and a bureaucrat known for his integrity, clarity, and fearless approach to solving some of the country's most complex governance challenges.In this eye-opening and deeply insightful conversation, we dive into topics that many hesitate to talk about:🔹 The untold truth of the **Coal Scam**🔹 The Real **IAS–Politician** Equation🔹 Inside Corruption: **Types of Bribes**🔹 The harsh truth of the **Education Scam**🔹 Inside the **UPA-II** Downfall🔹 His take on **Dr.Manmohan Singh** & **PM Modi**🔹 **Congress vs BJP** : Governance Compared🔹 India’s next big **Growth Sectors**🔹 Future of India — what must changeA bold, honest, and thought-provoking conversation — this episode offers a rare insider view into India’s governance, politics, and future. If you care about the nation, policymaking, and where India is headed next, this is an episode you simply cannot miss.CHAPTERS0:00 Precap & Intro2:59 Inside the 2012 Coal Scam11:28 How CMs Reacted to the Crisis15:30 Why He Said “No” to PM Modi16:45 Arguing with Mayawati & Proximity to PM Modi21:40 How Bureaucrats Solve Problems25:00 Online Auctions & Key Coal Reforms30:30 India’s Education Scam, Mafia & Reforms Needed39:30 Political Dynamics: Mayawati, UPA-II, Congress vs BJP44:45 Dr. Manmohan Singh — A Perspective51:51 Corruption, Transfers & the CBSE Paper Leak1:00:02 Advice for Young Officers1:05:34 3 Types of Bribes1:07:45 Vote Chori & Integrity of Institutions1:15:30 Lessons from Failures & Family1:22:55 3 Sectors That Will Boom1:28:00 Future of India & Outro__________________👉 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more inspiring and informative conversations.@simarpreethsinghReach me at:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/simarpreeths💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such meaningful journeys and real conversations._____________________ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Journey with Simarpreet Singh brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, changemakers, and unsung heroes to share real-life experiences about success, failure, health, leadership, and nation-building._____________________#TheJourneyPodcast #SimarpreetSingh #TheJourneyWithSimarpreetSingh #AnilSwarup #IAS #Bureaucracy #IndianPolitics #CoalScam #EducationScam #CorruptionInIndia #India