Rafale row | There were parallel negotiations going on in deal: Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 10 months ago

Rafale row | There were parallel negotiations going on in deal: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday came out all guns blazing at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi wanted to put Rs 30,000 crore in the pocket of Anil Ambani," Gandhi said. In a separate question on alliance, Gandhi said, "Overall our alliances are on track, in Delhi the party unit unanimously said no to an alliance." Hitting back, Union Minister RS Prasad said, reported ANI, "Totally condemn the blatant lies of Rahul Gandhi.

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‘Rahul Gandhi, Congress trying to tarnish PM Modi’s image since 2002': BJP on Adani row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Rahul Gandhi, Congress trying to tarnish PM Modi’s image since 2002': BJP on Adani row

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit back at Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha questioned the Narendra Modi government over US authorities indicting industrialist Gautam Adani for bribery charges. “Since 2002, Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and the Congress have been trying to tarnish Modi's image, but they have not succeeded and the prime …

Modi Took Rs 6,500 crore TN project to Gujarat, says Stalin
9 months ago

Modi Took Rs 6,500 crore TN project to Gujarat, says Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of commandeering a massive Rs 6500 crore industrial project that was to have come to Coimbatore and taking it to Gujarat through threats handed out to the company by the CBI, ED and I-T departments, Chief Minister M K Stalin said 35 per cent of the mills in Coimbatore remained closed because of the …

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a verbal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Manipur and further alleged that Rafale gets him a ticket to Bastille Day Parade. Meanwhile, Rafale gets him a ticket to the Bastille Day Parade.” Rahul Gandhi's comment on Rafale comes at a time when the Defence Ministry declared its plan to acquire an additional …

India's Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group
1 year, 9 months ago

India's Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group

The Independent  

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'Defamatory' Remarks Against PM: Bombay HC Extends Personal Appearance Relief for Rahul Gandhi in Local Court Till July 28
2 years, 6 months ago

'Defamatory' Remarks Against PM: Bombay HC Extends Personal Appearance Relief for Rahul Gandhi in Local Court Till July 28

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Monday extended till July 28 the relief granted to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from appearance in a local court in a defamation complaint over his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant, Mahesh Shrishrimal who claims to be a BJP worker, had stated that Rahul Gandhi used a “commander-in-thief” remark against the Prime …

Operation cover-up by Modi govt in Rafale deal once again exposed: Congress
3 years, 2 months ago

Operation cover-up by Modi govt in Rafale deal once again exposed: Congress

India TV News  

The Congress on Tuesday accused the Modi government of conducting an operation to "cover-up" corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal and asked why it did not initiate investigation into the role of a middleman despite recovering incriminating documents from him. "The 'operation cover-up' by the Modi government to bury the melting pot of corruption, kickbacks and collusion in Rafale …

When truth is with you, don't be afraid, keep fighting 'corrupt' BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale
3 years, 2 months ago

When truth is with you, don't be afraid, keep fighting 'corrupt' BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked his party colleagues to not stop or be afraid of fighting against the "corrupt" central government as truth was with them in every step. His remarks came a day after a French investigative journal Mediapart made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay …

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot
3 years, 5 months ago

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi on Rafale Deal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously attacking the Modi government regarding the state-of-the-art fighter aircraft Rafale deal with France. Once again attacking the Centre, Rahul Gandhi took to the Twitter alleging, "There has been massive corruption in the Rafale deal." Four years ago, a deal worth Rs 59,000 crore for the purchase of 36 …

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said
3 years, 6 months ago

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said

Firstpost  

The development has prompted Opposition parties and critics, who had earlier alleged wrongdoing in the 59,000-crore defence deal, have begun to target the Union government again A judicial probe in France into allegations of corruption and favouritism in the 2016 Rafale aircraft deal has sparked a political row in India with the Congress party taking aim at the Centre and …

Why is PM silent after new revelations on Rafale: Congress
3 years, 6 months ago

Why is PM silent after new revelations on Rafale: Congress

India TV News  

The Congress party has stepped up its attack on the government over the Rafale deal. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said, "The country which gained due to deal has ordered probe, but the country which lost the taxpayers money, is silent." Congress leader Rahul Gandhi too taunted, "Why is Modi government not ready for JPC …

Rafale deal: ’Why is PM Modi not ready for JPC probe?’ asks Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Rafale deal: ’Why is PM Modi not ready for JPC probe?’ asks Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Days after Congress demanded an inquiry by a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Rafale deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Centre and questioned why is the Centre not ready for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe. Earlier, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala had on Saturday demanded an inquiry by a Joint Parliamentary Committee inquiry into the Rafale deal …

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal
3 years, 6 months ago

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media on Sunday morning to hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale deal controversy. The Rafale deal for 36 fighter jets worth 7.8 billion Euros was signed in 2016 between the Indian government and French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. On July 3, the Congress party in India issued a detailed …

Rahul Gandhi acting as agent of rival firms: BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal
3 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi acting as agent of rival firms: BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal

India TV News  

The BJP alleged on Saturday that Rahul Gandhi is acting as an agent of rival defence companies and being used as a "pawn", and also claimed he and the Congress keep raking up allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal in an attempt to "weaken" India. The Congress has demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Rafale deal, saying …

France begins judicial probe into Rafale deal with India: French media
3 years, 6 months ago

France begins judicial probe into Rafale deal with India: French media

Live Mint  

A French judge has been appointed to lead a "highly sensitive" judicial investigation into alleged "corruption and favouritism" in the ₹59,000 crore Rafale fighter jet deal with India, French investigative website Mediapart reported. Following the development, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come forward and order a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the …

Rafale deal | €1 mn paid to middleman in Rafale deal, says French report
3 years, 9 months ago

Rafale deal | €1 mn paid to middleman in Rafale deal, says French report

The Hindu  

A French media report that stated that France’s anti-corruption agency, Agence Française Anticorruption, had found that aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation had paid €1 million to an Indian company in connection with the 2016 Indo-French Rafale deal, prompted the Congress on Monday to demand an independent investigation and answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala, however, claimed …

Rahul Gandhi Launches Fresh Attack on Govt Over Rafale Deal, BJP Hits Back
4 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Launches Fresh Attack on Govt Over Rafale Deal, BJP Hits Back

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made a fresh attack on the government over the Rafale fighter aircraft deal, prompting Union Minister Piyush Goyal to hit back saying he is welcome to fight the 2024 general elections on the issue. In his Twitter post, the former Congress president also quoted Mahatma Gandhi's words: "Truth is one, paths are many". In …

Rafale Deal: A Long Standing Saga of Political Dogfight to Celebratory Touchdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Rafale Deal: A Long Standing Saga of Political Dogfight to Celebratory Touchdown

News 18  

The touchdown of five Rafale jets on Indian soil on Wednesday caps years of intense political dogfight, with the ruling BJP projecting the purchase as a huge boost to national security and the Congress alleging corruption, before a clean chit by the Supreme Court to the deal removed any hurdle in its acquisition. Even the Supreme Court's dismissal in December …

Rafale deal: A saga of political dogfight to celebratory touchdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Rafale deal: A saga of political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

India Today  

The touchdown of five Rafale jets on Indian soil on Wednesday caps years of intense political dogfight, with the ruling BJP projecting the purchase as a huge boost to national security and the Congress alleging corruption, before a clean chit by the Supreme Court to the deal removed any hurdle in its acquisition. Even the Supreme Court's dismissal in December …

From exposing Rahul Gandhi’s links to an arms dealer to Bofors and interview with Balochistan rebel: Here are 10 OpIndia Exclusives
5 years ago

From exposing Rahul Gandhi’s links to an arms dealer to Bofors and interview with Balochistan rebel: Here are 10 OpIndia Exclusives

Op India  

2019 has come and gone and the OpIndia team worked throughout the year to bring its readers stories that no mainstream media channel would report. As Rahul Gandhi continues Rafale lies, his own link with an arms dealer could spoil his pitch 2019 saw the loudest cacophony by the opposition parties led by Rahul Gandhi on the Rafale deal. However, …

Congress played with India's security on Rafale controversy: Yogi Adityanath
5 years, 2 months ago

Congress played with India's security on Rafale controversy: Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Congress played with India's security for "petty gains" and the Supreme Court's dismissal of the review petitions on the Rafale jet deal has exposed the opposition party's "lies". The Congress party had carried out an aggressive campaign alleging corruption in the multi-billion-dollar deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter aircraft …

Read how Rahul Gandhi and Congress continue to lie and misrepresent even after SC throws out Rafale review petitions
5 years, 2 months ago

Read how Rahul Gandhi and Congress continue to lie and misrepresent even after SC throws out Rafale review petitions

Op India  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the review petitions against the December 14th judgement of the SC which declined to order a probe into the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets by the Modi government from Dassault Aviation. With Supreme Court ruling to not order a probe on the so-called irregularities in the Rafale deal, a major embarrassment …

'Apologise to nation': Amit Shah calls out Rahul for 'sham' on Rafale
5 years, 2 months ago

'Apologise to nation': Amit Shah calls out Rahul for 'sham' on Rafale

India TV News  

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday demanded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's apology for carrying out a "malicious and baseless" campaign against the BJP government, following Supreme Court verdict on the Rafale deal. The top court today gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 26 fully loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation, rejecting the …

Rafale verdict: Rahul should apologise, says BJP; ex-Congress chief claims SC judge's remarks opened 'huge door' for JPC probe
5 years, 2 months ago

Rafale verdict: Rahul should apologise, says BJP; ex-Congress chief claims SC judge's remarks opened 'huge door' for JPC probe

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court’s verdict on Thursday dismissing review petitions against its December 2018 judgment on “irregularities” in the Rafale deal was claimed as a victory by both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and main Opposition party Congress, who have been at loggerheads with each other over the deal to procure to 36 fighter jets since earlier this year. Soon after …

Rahul Gandhi misquoted SC on Rafale, must apologise, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
5 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi misquoted SC on Rafale, must apologise, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

India TV News  

The BJP on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court gave a clean chit to the government on the Rafale deal and said he lied in Parliament and stooped to the "shameful" extent of misquoting the top court deliberately. Addressing a press conference at the party office here, senior BJP leader and Union …

Supreme Court dismisses pleas to review Rafale ruling, raps Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses pleas to review Rafale ruling, raps Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, on Thursday dismissed petitions seeking a review of the December 14, 2018 judgment upholding the purchase of. The Bench also closed a criminal contempt petition filed by BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for wrongly attributing the phrase chowkidar chor hai to …

Rafale verdict: Supreme Court dismisses petitions to review December 2018 verdict, warns Rahul Gandhi not to 'drag court into political discourse'
5 years, 2 months ago

Rafale verdict: Supreme Court dismisses petitions to review December 2018 verdict, warns Rahul Gandhi not to 'drag court into political discourse'

Firstpost  

A three-member Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed all petitions seeking review of the apex court’s 2018 order in the Rafale fighter jets deal case, holding that the pleas were without merit A three-member bench of the Supreme Court dismissed all petitions seeking review of the apex court’s 2018 order in the Rafale fighter jets deal case, holding that the …

Rafale verdict: Congress terms BJP jubilation premature, Rahul Gandhi demands fresh probe
5 years, 2 months ago

Rafale verdict: Congress terms BJP jubilation premature, Rahul Gandhi demands fresh probe

India Today  

Hours after the Supreme Court gave a clean chit for the second time to the Narendra Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation, the Congress said that the court order has "paved way for a criminal probe" in the Rafale deal. Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress …

Rahul Gandhi must apologise, BJP fumes after Supreme Court's Rafale clean chit to govt
5 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi must apologise, BJP fumes after Supreme Court's Rafale clean chit to govt

India Today  

The BJP says Rahul Gandhi should apologise after the Supreme Court gave the government a clean chit on the Indo-French defence deal for Rafale fighter jets. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress raked up the deal relentlessly in the run-up to this year's general election to accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of crony capitalism. The court also closed a contempt plea …

Why did Rajnath go to France to receive first Rafale fighter jet, asks Rahul
5 years, 3 months ago

Why did Rajnath go to France to receive first Rafale fighter jet, asks Rahul

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday questionned the 'purpose' of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's "unprecedented" visit to France to receive the first Rafale fighter jet, saying BJP leaders are bearing "guilt" in their minds for making "mistakes" in the controversial deal. In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi had alleged "irregularities" in the Rafale deal under …

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi rakes up Rafale issue, rally echoes with Chowkidar Chor hai slogans
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi rakes up Rafale issue, rally echoes with Chowkidar Chor hai slogans

India Today  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday raked up the Rafale issue at a rally in Mumbai's Kandivali area in Maharashtra ahead of the assembly election scheduled for October 21. At the rally, Rahul Gandhi termed the Rafale deal as the "biggest scam" in the country and claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had interfered in the deal. Further attacking the …

Mumbai court summons Rahul Gandhi over commander-in-thief remark against PM Narendra Modi
5 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai court summons Rahul Gandhi over commander-in-thief remark against PM Narendra Modi

India Today  

A Mumbai magistrate court summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him by a BJP leader over his "commander-in-thief" remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi defamed the prime minister by calling him as "commander-in-thief", Shrishrimal claimed. The complaint relates to Rahul Gandhi's tweet on September 24, 2018, in the middle of a period which …

Rahul Gandhi says Congress party, not him, will decide on his successor
5 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says Congress party, not him, will decide on his successor

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As speculation continues on his next steps, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said his party will decide on who his successor will be and not him. Gandhi is adamant on stepping down as party president following the debacle in the elections, but the CWC, the highest decision making body of the Congress, has rejected his offer to …

Rahul Gandhi says he will not decide on his successor as Congress chief, party will
5 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says he will not decide on his successor as Congress chief, party will

India Today  

As speculation continues on his next steps, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said his party will decide on who his successor will be and not him. Rahul Gandhi is not the person to take a decision on his successor, Gandhi told reporters when asked who will succeed him as Congress president. "I maintain my stand that there has been …

Here is a compilation of the lies spread by Rahul Gandhi about the Rafale Deal in the run up to 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
5 years, 8 months ago

Here is a compilation of the lies spread by Rahul Gandhi about the Rafale Deal in the run up to 2019 Lok Sabha Elections

Op India  

Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi found a dead horse to flog in the run-up to 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Dassault was forced to select Reliance as offset partner Reliance is not an offset partner in the Rafale deal, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd is, a 49:51 JV of Dassault and Reliance. Apart from keep repeating the ₹30,000 crore lie, Rahul …

Modi not ready for Rafale debate due to fear: Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 8 months ago

Modi not ready for Rafale debate due to fear: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not responded to his challenge for an open debate on alleged corruption in the Rafale deal for fear of getting exposed. Addressing a rally ahead of the fourth and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi said he is yet to get a response from Modi …

Rahul Gandhi says he will consult IAF before cancelling the Rafale deal if he comes to power, but IAF has already spoken
5 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says he will consult IAF before cancelling the Rafale deal if he comes to power, but IAF has already spoken

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi’s lies on the Rafale deal have acquired legendary status over time. Then, after somebody movements which could only be described as mystifying, he said, “I am saying, I have to get books, I have to get books,” eliciting laughter from the interviewers although it was difficult to know whether they were laughing because Rahul Gandhi’s humour or at …

Rafale contempt case: Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology to SC
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafale contempt case: Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology to SC

Live Mint  

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tendered his "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for attributing his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark to the apex court. Rahul Gandhi apologised to the Supreme Court for 'unintentionally' and ‘inadvertently’ linking the top court’s Rafale order to his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The contempt case against Rahul Gandhi was …

‘Rafale order has no error, review plea an abuse of law’: Centre to SC
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Rafale order has no error, review plea an abuse of law’: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

Review petitions asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its December 14 verdict rejecting a court-monitored probe of the Rafale deal are tantamount to questioning a sovereign decision related to national security and defence, the National Democratic Alliance government argued in an affidavit filed in the top court on Saturday. The affidavit said the Prime Minister’s Office monitoring the progress of …

SC says Rahul Gandhi 'incorrectly attributed' his remarks on Rafale verdict to court, seeks explanation by 22 April
5 years, 9 months ago

SC says Rahul Gandhi 'incorrectly attributed' his remarks on Rafale verdict to court, seeks explanation by 22 April

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has made it clear that Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Rafale case verdict were ‘incorrectly attributed’ to the bench. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in the media on the Rafale case verdict were “incorrectly attributed” to the apex court and directed the Congress president to give …

'Chowkidar chor hai': Supreme Court likely to hear BJP's criminal contempt petition against Rahul Gandhi in Rafale row today
5 years, 9 months ago

'Chowkidar chor hai': Supreme Court likely to hear BJP's criminal contempt petition against Rahul Gandhi in Rafale row today

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court is likely to take up BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi’s contempt petition against Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the Rafale row. The Supreme Court is likely to take up the BJP’s contempt petition against Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the Rafale controversy on Monday. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the sitting Lok Sabha MP from New Delhi constituency, …

Rafale rebuff
5 years, 9 months ago

Rafale rebuff

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s decision to consider the relevance of the documents published in the media on the Rafale deal is a firm and necessary rebuff to the Central government’s attempts to prevent judicial examination of these papers and to de-legitimise all investigative journalism on the subject. The court’s unanimous verdict, rendered in two concurring orders by a three-judge Bench, means …

Petitioners using ‘stolen’ documents with an intention to present selective and incomplete picture of Rafale Deal: Defence Ministry
5 years, 9 months ago

Petitioners using ‘stolen’ documents with an intention to present selective and incomplete picture of Rafale Deal: Defence Ministry

Op India  

The Union government has responded to the Supreme Court order to allow the admissibility of three documents as evidence in re-examining the review petitions concerning the Rafale deal, reports ANI. In a press statement, the Defence Ministry has reiterated that the petitioners are using the “stolen” documents with an intention to present a selective and incomplete picture of the internal …

Rafale row: Setback for Narendra Modi govt as SC rules ‘stolen’ documents, media reports admissible proof in case
5 years, 9 months ago

Rafale row: Setback for Narendra Modi govt as SC rules ‘stolen’ documents, media reports admissible proof in case

Firstpost  

The Centre had submitted that the privilege documents on Rafale were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used to support their review petitions against the 14 December, 2018 judgment of the apex court In a major setback for the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the preliminary objections the government raised to petitions seeking a review of …

Rafale deal: Congress welcomes SC verdict, Mayawati says PM Modi should apologise for lying
5 years, 9 months ago

Rafale deal: Congress welcomes SC verdict, Mayawati says PM Modi should apologise for lying

India Today  

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict to dismiss objections raised by Centre on the pleas to review apex court's decision on Rafale deal. Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati also reacted to the Supreme Court verdict and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to "hide corruption" in the Rafale deal has "failed". The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed …

Rafale verdict: Rahul Gandhi says SC has proved chowkidar chor hai, BJP cries contempt of court
5 years, 9 months ago

Rafale verdict: Rahul Gandhi says SC has proved chowkidar chor hai, BJP cries contempt of court

India Today  

As the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Modi government on Wednesday with its decision to allow leaked documents to review a previous judgment, a political row broke out between Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and the ruling BJP. Ecstatic over the Supreme Court's decision, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi claimed moral victory and said that the court has made …

Narendra Modi to News18: With 'Rafale lies', Rahul Gandhi is trying to erase Bofors scam from father Rajiv's legacy
5 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi to News18: With 'Rafale lies', Rahul Gandhi is trying to erase Bofors scam from father Rajiv's legacy

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview, Narendra Modi said Rahul Gandhi repeats the same ‘Rafale lies’, and these lies were rejected everywhere, ‘be it in the Supreme Court or by the Comptroller and Auditor General. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that Congress president Rahul Gandhi was propagating the Rafale controversy to wash away the stain of the Bofors scam from his …

Rahul Gandhi’s Rafale campaign may backfire if he doesn’t clear air around murky land deals
5 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Rafale campaign may backfire if he doesn’t clear air around murky land deals

Firstpost  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been going hammer and tongs at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged corruption in the Rafale deal. According to news agency PTI, the Delhi HC bench held that “the entire transaction of transferring shares of AJL to Young Indian company, in which Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi are majority shareholders, was …

Rafale case: Using leaked documents in review petition jeopardised national security, amounts to theft, Centre tells SC
5 years, 10 months ago

Rafale case: Using leaked documents in review petition jeopardised national security, amounts to theft, Centre tells SC

Firstpost  

Centre told the Supreme Court in an affidavit on Wednesday that those documents filed in Rafale review petition are ‘sensitive to national security’ and those who conspired in photocopying the papers have committed theft New Delhi: The Centre Wednesday told the Supreme Court that documents filed by the petitioners seeking review of its Rafale deal verdict are “sensitive to national …

Rahul land deals: Arun Jaitely cites OpIndia expose´ to slam Gandhi-Vadra family
5 years, 10 months ago

Rahul land deals: Arun Jaitely cites OpIndia expose´ to slam Gandhi-Vadra family

Op India  

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has today shared a blog post titled “Agenda 2019 – Part – 3: Is Prime Minister Modi’s First Five Year Tenure a Turning Point on Corruption?” In the blog post, Jaitley has discussed how political parties that had been in power in the past had crippled the country’s economy by indulging in crafty tactics of ‘phone …

Rafale row: Congress, BJP spar over AG’s U-turn on ‘stolen documents’ comment, accuse each other of lying for political gains
5 years, 10 months ago

Rafale row: Congress, BJP spar over AG’s U-turn on ‘stolen documents’ comment, accuse each other of lying for political gains

Firstpost  

The Congress and the BJP on Friday sparred over Attorney General KK Venugopal ’s claim that the Rafale documents were not stolen from the Defence Ministry with the Opposition party dubbing it a “lie” and the ruling party slamming Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his attack on the government over the issue. New Delhi: The Congress and the BJP on …

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