Rafale jet deal News
He said that the attacks on Pathankot, Uri and Pulwama were clear signs that conventional deterrence was inadequate to withhold the enemy from executing terrorism on Indian soil.
The apex court had then dismissed petitions seeking court-monitored probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of jets by asserting that there was "no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the deal". It had also said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said Congress president Rahul Gandhi has committed the offence of contempt of court by attributing the words "Chowkidar Chor Hai" to the Supreme Court, which the apex court never said.
The apex court allowed leaked documents to be relied upon by petitioners seeking review of its Rafale judgement and dismissed the government's preliminary objections claiming "privilege" over them.
Irani attacked the Congress on Friday and accused it of running a malicious campaign against the Modi govt.
HAL has become another flashpoint between the ruling BJP and Congress.
BJP top brass has hailed Sitharaman for giving a befitting reply to Congress during a debate on Rafale deal
PM said by levelling allegations on him, the Congress party is actually weakening the security forces.
In a major relief to the Modi government, the apex court made the announcement, sparking bitter exchanges between the BJP and the Congress.
"Does Rahul Gandhi think he is above the top court? What is this shameful language used for PM Modi? It is a new low for politics," says union minister RS Prasad.
The top court asked the Centre to share information which can be brought in the public domain with the petitioners, and hold back details considered "strategic and confidential".
Centre had earlier filed the details of the decision-making process for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets in a sealed cover in SC.
Congress has accused the Modi government of sidelining HAL while finalising the Rafale deal.
The Defence Minister said that huge loans to big defaulters were given by the previous UPA regime.
The court has directed the Centre to tender its reply by October 29, giving it as the last date for submission of the details.
Rejecting Congress's charge, the Defence Minister said that the Rafale jet deal was sealed under a legal framework.
The Congress has alleged that the Modi government is yet to come clean on the Rafale scam.
Congress has dubbed Rafale jet deal as India`s "biggest Defence scam".
The govt is not likely to accept the opposition demand for a JPC probe into Rafale deal.
Indian and France on Friday signed militarily significant deal for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
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