Rafale is an open and shut case. It is simply a PM Modi-Anil Ambani partnership, says Rahul Gandhi
Politics | November 02, 2018 13:14 ISTRafale is an open and shut case. It is simply a PM Modi-Anil Ambani partnership, says Rahul Gandhi
Rafale is an open and shut case. It is simply a PM Modi-Anil Ambani partnership, says Rahul Gandhi
CBI Director was not only removed, his room was sealed.The incriminating documents that were with him were taken away and that is why the work was done at 2 AM. Not only the Director is being removed, efforts are also made to suppress evidence: Rahul
Speaking to reporters during a press conference in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said the government panicked and removed CBI director as he was to investigate Rafale jet deal.
Continuing to call Congress leader a 'clown prince', Jaitley in a Facebook blog wondered if Rahul Gandhi has a personality issue.
Rahul Gandhi had been saying that had HAL been selected in place of Reliance Defence it could have generated employment to scores of unemployed youth in the state.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra called Rahul Gandhi a 'clown prince' and dared the Congress to move court if they have any evidence of corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal.
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses him of spreading lies and confusion among public over Rafale deal
Without issuing a notice, Supreme Court has sought a report from the Union of India with respect to the decision making process.
Rahul Gandhi asked the PM to explain why the offset contract in the Rafale deal was awarded to Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence, 'snatching' it from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
He was replying to a question if France had been asked to use the Reliance group as the Indian partner for the Rafael deal made when Francois Hollande was the President
Demanding an explanation over how Bhandari got access to Rafale papers, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that the Congress is upset over the fighter jet deal with France because it could not get any commission.
"I, others will go around the country to put facts before the public. It is a matter of perception battle," she told reporters.
Jaitley slams Rahul Gandhi, says 'Make statements that show some semblance to intelligence'. He also said that irrespective of the allegations, the Rafale deal will not be cancelled.
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According to PTI sources, the HAL in a letter dated October 11, 2012, to the defence ministry brought out various disagreements pertaining to the work share between HAL and the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale jets.
"Such Rafale-like controversies lower a nation's esteem as the world is watching. These are big-ticket purchases. Something may be wrong or something may be right," Raha told reporters on the sidelines of a defence seminar here.
BJP carried out a campaign against the Congress, alleging corruption in the Bofors deal, however no evidence was found against Rajiv Gandhi, he said.
Terming demonetisation the country's "biggest scam", Gandhi alleged that money was taken from common people and given to "crony capitalists".
The company also filed a similar suit against Gujarat Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil and sought Rs 5,000 crore in damages for defamation.
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