Congress is seeking an investigation into Rafale's deal after French media reported the stabbing

Congress is seeking an investigation into Rafale's deal after French media reported the stabbing

Congress is seeking an investigation into Rafale's deal after French media reported the stabbing

New Delhi : On Monday Congress called for an independent inquiry into the Rafale jet deal after a French media outlet quoted the anti-opposition agency as demanding one million Euros in the same amount.

Speaking to reporters here, Congress head of news Randeep Surjewala asked the government whether it was appropriate or not to stop Rafale Dassault makers from paying bribes and a registered case.

“India's major defense contract for 36 Rafale fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation in France is a misleading incident of loss of public interest, disregard for national interests and violation of the Defense Procurement Procedure. Shocking revelations in the latest report of the French News portal Mediapart.fr have now revealed that there is a middle ground, a commission payment and red flags raised by the French Anti-Corruption Agency - AFA. ”

Surjewala cited a news report accused of paying 1.1 million euros at India's Defysys Solutions factory and said the French anti-corruption unit had asked Dassault difficult questions about the payments.

“Dassault Balance said money is a gift for the customer. But during his confrontation, Dassault told a French anti-corruption company to pay an Indian company that worked to make 59 types of Rafale. There were no answers when French officials asked Dassault why he could join an Indian firm to make models while making this own jet? ”

Knowing that Defysys Solutions, in India, is actually a company that conducts airline simulation and optical and technical programs, Surjewala asked the Premier if he could ask for a DPP loyalty section on the Rafale blacklist as provided by law.

Congress is seeking an investigation into Rafale's deal after French media reported the stabbing

“The Defense Procurement Process as well as the Indian government policy have stipulated that there will be a‘ Section of Integrity Law ’in all defense procurement contracts. There can be no intermediate or commission payment or bribe. Any evidence of an intermediary or commission or bribe has serious consequences for corporate protectionist protection, contract cancellation, FIR registration and the imposition of heavy financial penalties on the company of security providers. Will this happen now? ”Asked Congress.

What is this about?

April 10, 2015 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the purchase of 36 Rafale planes on a shelf during a visit to France.

23rd September, 2016 - Modi's government signs a formal agreement with France to buy 36 Rafale planes for US $ 8.7 billion or € 7.8 billion or Rs 60,000 crore.

An investigation by the French Anti-Corruption Bureau - AFA has now revealed that after signing the agreement in 2016, Dassault, the Rafale maker paid 1.1 million euros to a person in the middle of Chiefsys Solutions, India

The amount shown as cost by Dassault as gifts to customers.

March 30, 2017: Dassault tells French anti-corruption company that this was a payment for the production of 50 models in Rafale.

AFA asked Dassault - (a) Why did it ask an Indian company to make models of its aircraft items and also for € 20,000 per piece?

(b) Why were the expenses incurred as a “gift to clients”?

(c) Were these species ever made? If so, where and when?

No response was reported.