CHANDIGARH: Mounting attack towards the BJP on Rafale deal factor, the Congress on Saturday requested the Centre how the price of the fighter plane went up when 'India-specific enhancements' for it have been the same as have been decided all over the UPA rule.
Seeking replies from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala requested when the 'related programs and weapons' have been the same as licensed by way of the Indian Air Force all over UPA regime, then how did the price consistent with plane had long past up now.
Accusing the NDA government at the Centre of "compromising national security", the Congress leader requested why did the BJP-led Centre allegedly forego 'switch of generation' and lowered the choice of plane below Rafale deal from 126 to 36.
"It is now clear that the 'India-specific enhancements' mentioned by Modi and Sitharaman on the floor of Parliament and outside are those which were pre-decided by IAF at the time tender of 126 Rafale fighter aircrafts issued by Congress-led UPA government," Surjewala mentioned.
He claimed that air staff qualitative requirements supplied for 13 India-specific enhancements all over UPA rule, that have been radar-enhancements, helmet-mounted display, towed decoy machine, low-band jammer, radio altimeter and ability to start and function from top altitude airfields.
"If these specifications had been pre-decided during UPA government and these are the same on which the Modi government is buying Rafale fighter aircraft then why Rs 41,000 crore loss was being caused to public?" Surjewala, who may be an MLA from Kaithal, mentioned.
Slamming the Modi government for its claims that there used to be no contract for switch of generation below the Rafale deal all over the UPA rule, the Congress leader mentioned in step with a PIB free up, the RFP issued by way of UPA government utterly exposes the "lies" of the top minister and the defence minister.
"It mentions transfer of technology, licensed production, and lifetime maintenance support for the aircraft. This RFP was issued in 2007," he mentioned.
"Why did the Modi government forego transfer of technology for manufacture of next generation Rafale fighter aircraft to India through public sector HAL and despite foregoing transfer of technology, how did the cost increase?" he requested.
He claimed that the primary Rafale fighter jet will be delivered by way of September 2019 and leisure can be delivered by way of September 2022.
"What is more alarming is the fact that these aircraft would not have India-specific enhancements and all these will get uploaded after 2022. With threats from Pakistan and China looming large, does it not compromise national security," Surjewala requested.
To a query on whether or not Congress will evaluation the deal if it involves power in 2019, he mentioned if this government does not represent a Joint Parliamentary Committee over the issue, a probe can be initiated.
Taking on BJP for mocking Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, Surjewala mentioned those who try to "obstruct" the any one's pilgrimage, they develop into the part of "curse and sin".
Seeking replies from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala requested when the 'related programs and weapons' have been the same as licensed by way of the Indian Air Force all over UPA regime, then how did the price consistent with plane had long past up now.
Accusing the NDA government at the Centre of "compromising national security", the Congress leader requested why did the BJP-led Centre allegedly forego 'switch of generation' and lowered the choice of plane below Rafale deal from 126 to 36.
"It is now clear that the 'India-specific enhancements' mentioned by Modi and Sitharaman on the floor of Parliament and outside are those which were pre-decided by IAF at the time tender of 126 Rafale fighter aircrafts issued by Congress-led UPA government," Surjewala mentioned.
He claimed that air staff qualitative requirements supplied for 13 India-specific enhancements all over UPA rule, that have been radar-enhancements, helmet-mounted display, towed decoy machine, low-band jammer, radio altimeter and ability to start and function from top altitude airfields.
"If these specifications had been pre-decided during UPA government and these are the same on which the Modi government is buying Rafale fighter aircraft then why Rs 41,000 crore loss was being caused to public?" Surjewala, who may be an MLA from Kaithal, mentioned.
Slamming the Modi government for its claims that there used to be no contract for switch of generation below the Rafale deal all over the UPA rule, the Congress leader mentioned in step with a PIB free up, the RFP issued by way of UPA government utterly exposes the "lies" of the top minister and the defence minister.
"It mentions transfer of technology, licensed production, and lifetime maintenance support for the aircraft. This RFP was issued in 2007," he mentioned.
"Why did the Modi government forego transfer of technology for manufacture of next generation Rafale fighter aircraft to India through public sector HAL and despite foregoing transfer of technology, how did the cost increase?" he requested.
He claimed that the primary Rafale fighter jet will be delivered by way of September 2019 and leisure can be delivered by way of September 2022.
"What is more alarming is the fact that these aircraft would not have India-specific enhancements and all these will get uploaded after 2022. With threats from Pakistan and China looming large, does it not compromise national security," Surjewala requested.
To a query on whether or not Congress will evaluation the deal if it involves power in 2019, he mentioned if this government does not represent a Joint Parliamentary Committee over the issue, a probe can be initiated.
Taking on BJP for mocking Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, Surjewala mentioned those who try to "obstruct" the any one's pilgrimage, they develop into the part of "curse and sin".
Congress accuses Centre of 'compromising national security' over Rafale deal
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