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Antony's statement on AugustaWestland very curious: BJP

New Delhi: BJP today termed Defence Minister A K Antony's statement in Rajya Sabha on AugustaWestland issue as "very curious" and alleged it "conceals more than it reveals" as the government has not flatly denied

Expressing surprise at Guido Hashcke's statements on trial on the deal in Italy, Prasad said, "it is very surprising that Hashcke is explaining 'FAM' as Tyagi brothers and Hashke are not able to explain what does 'AP' mean.

"Therefore, someone somewhere...Attempts are being made to influence witnesses also is our apprehension in view of the surrounding circumstances", he added.

Questioning the role of Defence Ministry and CBI in joining the case as an affected party in Italy, the BJP leader said, "how is it and why is it that Hashcke is explaining family. Is there any match-fixing going on in Italy that Defence Ministry and CBI have joined the hearing in Italy?"