Charges of kickback in Rafale deal haunt Modi govt once again
Mediapart report had prompted the Congress to demand an independent investigation and answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Monday April 5, 2021 11:20 PM, ummid.com with inputs from Agencies
New Delhi: Allegations of kickback in Rafale deal resurfaced once again after media reports in France claimed that the aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation had paid 1.1 million Euros to an Indian company, prompting the Congress on Monday to demand an independent investigation and answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Rafale fighter jets deal involved a payment worth one million euros (Rs 8.62 crore) to an Indian middleman, which plane maker Dassault has not been able to explain to the French anti-corruption authorities, the country’s online journal Mediapart reported Sunday.
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By Usama Hazari| Updated: 5th April 2021 8:29 pm IST File photo of Rafale fighter aircraft at Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana.
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Hyderabad: The Rafale deal has yet again hit headlines after a French media report claimed that 1.1 million Euros was paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer. On Sunday, French publication MediaPart shared a report revealing the existence of a middleman, payment of commission and concerns raised by the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA).
The 4th batch of three IAF Rafales landed on Indian soil after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base France, informed the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. The 4th batch of three IAF #Rafales landed on Indian soil after a direct ferry from #IstresAirBase France, the IAF tweeted. Rafales were refuelled in-flight by UAE Air Force tankers. This marks yet another milestone in the strong relationship between the two Air Forces. Thank You UAE AF, the air force tweeted. Another batch of Rafale fighter jets have taken off on a non-stop flight to India with mid-air refuelling by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Indian Embassy in France said on Wednesday.