Dassault Chairman saying on March 23, 2015 that deal with HAL for Rafale was almost done
Grab from a video released by the Congress party on September 22 which, it says, shows Dassault Aviation Chairman Eric Trappier speaking on March 25, 2015—just 17 days before PM Modi announced a new Rafale deal excluding HAL in Paris—in the presence of Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited officers, about responsibility sharing on the Rafale contract
Congress party has released a video which, it says, shows Dassault Chairman Eric Trappier speaking on March 25, 2015 in presence of IAF and HAL officers about responsibility sharing on Rafale contract
The Congress party on September 23 released a video which, it says, shows Dassault Aviation Chairman Eric Trappier speaking on March 25, 2015—just 17 days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new Rafale deal excluding HAL in Paris, France in presence of former French President Francois Hollande—in the presence of Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited officers, about responsibility sharing on the Rafale contract.
Trappier can be heard saying in the video, “After an outstanding amount of work and some discussion, you can imagine my great satisfaction to hear on one hand from the Indian Air Force chief of staff that he wants a combat proven aircraft which could be the Rafale... and on the other hand from HAL chairman that we are in agreement for the responsibilities sharing, considering as well our conformity with the RFP (Request for Proposal) in order to be in line with the rules of this competition. I strongly believe that contract finalisation and signature would come very soon.”
The video can be viewed below:
Watch Éric Trappier, Chairman @Dassault_OnAir, on 25/03/15 speak, in the presence of IAF & HAL Chiefs, about responsibility sharing on the Rafale contract. 17 days later PM Modi gave the contract to Reliance.@nsitharaman should resign for lying to the nation. #RafaleModiKaKhel pic.twitter.com/6VoIcFjPlg
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 23, 2018
Just 17 days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the procurement of a batch of 36 Rafale jets after holding talks with then French President Francois Hollande on April 10, 2015 in Paris. HAL was out, and Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence Limited—incorporated just 12 days before PM Modi announced the deal—was in as Dassault Aviation’s Indian offset partner for the Rafale contract.
“Fifteen days before Modi overturned the 126 plane UPA deal, [Trappier] says that deal is almost done; Dassault is happy to work with HAL. Yet 15 days later, Modi scraps it, kicks out HAL and signs new deal of 36 at 3x cost and Ambani!”, tweeted senior lawyer and Swaraj India leader Prashant Bhushan, reacting to the video.
Video of Dassault CEO Trappier on 25/3/15 with HAL & IAF officers. 15 days before Modi overturned the 126 plane UPA deal, he says that deal is almost done; Dassault is happy to work with HAL. Yet 15 days later, Modi scraps it, kicks out HAL&signs new deal of 36 at 3x cost&Ambani! https://t.co/IELWwlbNq5
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) September 23, 2018
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Two held for Rs 1.13 crore gold theft at Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan residence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Shivajinagar Police have arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 1.13 crore from the Pulakeshinagar residence of Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan.
The accused have been identified as Ameer Ahmed and his associate Syed Ameer, Deccan Herald reported.
Police said Ameer Ahmed is known to the family and is a distant relative of the minister’s mother, Sogar Khanam. He had been visiting the house regularly and had reportedly gained the family’s trust by offering assistance.
According to police, He had suffered losses in his travel business and was in financial distress. He had allegedly sought Rs 5 lakh as financial help from the family and expressed a desire to travel to Mecca. When he didn't get help, Ahmed allegedly conspired with his associate Syed and carried out the theft.
Investigators said the duo pledged the stolen gold ornaments at a private finance company and invested the proceeds in real estate ventures.
Suspicion arose after Ahmed stopped visiting the house, following the theft. He also stopped responding to phone calls. His mobile phone remaining switched off post the incident, further raised doubts, leading police to track and arrest him.
During interrogation, both accused reportedly confessed to the crime. Based on the information provided, police recovered the stolen gold ornaments.
