New Delhi, Sept 23 (UNI) Congress on Sunday attacked BJP government over Rafale deal for hiding the important details and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knows his lies are caught, that's why he is silent.
Party spokesperson Anand Shama while briefing reporters here said, "My message to Mr. Modi is very clear. He cannot escape. All those who will try to cover up the scam of the century will be exposed. This has global ramifications."
"Could the govt of France or Dassault company have decided to keep HAL out? In the global tender HAL to manufacture 108 aircrafts was one of the main conditions. Today we don't even get 'transfer of technology'.
Without involving IAF, Defence Minister, PM took this decision. He must answer," Mr Sharma said and added Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Law Minister Ravi Shankar prasad are competing against each other to defend PM.
He also questioned the government on increase in price deal. Why was the price increased to Rs 1670 Cr/aircraft? We want PM to answer this. Not FM or DM.
"On 10th April, 2015, PM Modi goes to France. 28th March 2015, Anil Ambani's company is registered. Not a single person was aware about the deal being changed. Why can't Arun Jaitley admit he had no idea?" said Mr. Sharma.
Ms Sitharaman had insulted HAL by saying it does not have the capability to manufacture aircrafts just to hide PM's lies. HAL is the only company that has this capability.
"Union Ministers are trying to hide PM's lies. They repeatedly and blatantly lie. This shows the nature of the current government," said Mr. Sharma.
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