‘People don’t doubt PM Modi’s intentions in Rafale deal’, says Sharad Pawar
Team Udayavani, Sep 27, 2018, 3:36 PM IST
Mumbai: At a time the opposition led by the Congress is mounting attacks on the government over the Rafale fighter jet issue, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said people “do not have doubts” over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intentions.
In an interview to a Marathi news channel, former defence minister Pawar also said the opposition’s demand to share technical details relating to the fighter jet “made no sense”.
He, however, said there was no harm for the government to disclose prices of the aircraft.
“I don’t think people have doubts about Modi’s intentions personally,” Pawar told the news channel. He, however, said the way Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the government’s side led to confusion in the minds of people.
“Now, (Union Finance Minister Arun) Jaitley can be seen articulating (government’s stand) on the issue (instead of Sitharaman),” he added.
The Congress has launched an offensive against the BJP government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It has accused the government of causing loss to the public exchequer and endangering national security by bypassing state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in favour of some businessman “friends” for offset contract.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
UP women’s body proposes men shouldn’t tailor women’s clothes or cut their hair
After Yogi’s ‘batenge, katenge’ slogan, PM pitches for unity with ‘Ek hai, toh safe hai’ message
Bank fraud: ED seizes jewellery, cash worth over Rs 1 cr in raids against Bhopal-based company, directors
No greater feeling than serving those in need: Outgoing CJI D Y Chandrachud
CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society and some controversy too
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Udupi: Car collides with bike; Rider injured
UP women’s body proposes men shouldn’t tailor women’s clothes or cut their hair
NSE, BSE to be closed on Nov 20 for Maharashtra assembly polls
After Yogi’s ‘batenge, katenge’ slogan, PM pitches for unity with ‘Ek hai, toh safe hai’ message
24/7 CT Scan Facility Inaugurated at Dr. TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.