Modi govt. reaches its peak of corruption: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Misappropriation in Rafale fighter plane deal
Bengaluru, July 26: KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao alleged that by changing the agreement done during the UPA government on purchasing Rafale fighter planes, the Narendra Modi government at the centre has reached its peak in corruption.
Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office here on Thursday, Dinesh Gundu Rao said that apart from destroying the economic system of the country, the central government has changed the foreign policy, being followed since independence. By sowing the seed of hatred, Narendra Modi has sold the interest of the security of the country for the sake of his friends. By doing this, the Modi government has avoided the HAL Company to get financial boost up and generate employment opportunities, and transferring of much needed technology required for manufacturing aircrafts and became a middleman by helping his friend Anil Ambani’s industry, he alleged.
The UPA government had an agreement with France to purchase 126 fighter planes at a cost of Rs 54,000 crore for Indian Air Force. Agreement was made with the Dassault company to give 18 planes in ‘ready-to-fly’ condition to India and developing remaining 108 planes in HAL Company in Bengaluru through technology transfer. But in April 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flouted all norms to make an agreement to purchase 36 planes for Rs 60000 crore and it was announced in a press conference, he said.
Now, the central government has made an agreement with the Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited, recently floated by Anil Ambani, to purchase the spare parts of fighter planes for Rs 30000 crore. Unfortunately, his company has no experience in producing those spare parts and does not have that technology as well, the KPCC chief said.
As per the UPA government agreement, one plane would cost Rs 526.10 crore. But as per the Modi government agreement, each plane would cost Rs 1670.70 crore. Interestingly, this international agreement was not discussed in the Defence Sub-Committee of the Cabinet and it was a clear violation of the norms of purchasing defence materials. The Ministry of Defence did not have any information about the deal. While purchasing Miraz and Sukhoi planes, the UPA government had informed the Parliament and the country about their prices and done a transparent transaction. But the Modi government had the Parliament that each plane would cost Rs 670 crore. But in its annual report, Dassault company had mentioned the price of each plane as Rs 1670 crore, he displayed the records.
Questions to PM
- What’s the reason for purchasing just 36 planes instead of 126 planes and technology transfer?
- Why did you avoid the Defence Sub-Committee of Cabinet and violate defence equipment norms?
- For what purpose the private company was given the contract forgetting the HAL, the pride of the country?
- Why the government is hesitating to disclose the actual price of planes?
The silence of Narendra Modi in this deal would pave way for more suspicions. This would definitely register in the history that it was the worst deal happened in the century. Modi’s development and ‘Achhe Din’ were just a causerie. The Prime Minister should disclose the truth in this Session. Otherwise, the Congress would fight against the central government, Dinesh said.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
CM, DCM mark 69th Kannada Rajyotsava with festive messages
DCM DK Shivakumar uses Instagram Kannada filter, nominates Speaker UT Khader to continue campaign
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared heartfelt messages on X in celebration of the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, highlighting the importance of Karnataka’s heritage, language, and culture.
CM Siddaramaiah emphasised that Kannada Rajyotsava is a day for committing to the preservation and growth of Karnataka’s identity, encompassing its people, language, culture, land, and water. He wished all Kannadigas a happy Kannada Rajyotsava, expressing the hope that love and care for Kannada would become a daily celebration. “Best wishes to all Kannadigas on Kannada Rajyotsava. ‘Sirigannadam Gelge, Sirigannadam Balge,’” he shared.
ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಎಂದರೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಜನ, ಭಾಷೆ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ, ನೆಲ, ಜಲ ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ಒಳಗೊಂಡ ಕನ್ನಡತನವನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿ-ಬೆಳೆಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕಾದ ದಿನ. ಕನ್ನಡದ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ಪ್ರೀತಿ - ಕಾಳಜಿ ಇಂದಿಗಷ್ಟೆ ಸೀಮಿತವಾಗದೆ, ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಬದುಕಿನ ನಿತ್ಯೋತ್ಸವವಾಗಲಿ.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 1, 2024
ಸಮಸ್ತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರೆಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ… pic.twitter.com/bsy0Fm9y2M
DCM DK Shivakumar celebrated digitally by taking a selfie with the ‘Kannada Filter’ on Instagram, encouraging others to join in. He nominated Speaker U.T. Khader to continue this digital campaign, marking it as a small step to spread Kannada’s glory worldwide. “May the lamp of Kannada shine forever, lighting the way for everyone,” he added.
೬೯ನೇ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವವನ್ನು ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್‌ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಚರಿಸಲು ನಾನು ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಾಗ್ರಾಂನಲ್ಲಿ ʻಕನ್ನಡ ಫಿಲ್ಟರ್‌ʼ ಬಳಸಿ ಸೆಲ್ಫಿ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಸಭಾಪತಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಯು.ಟಿ ಖಾದರ್‌ ಅವರನ್ನು ಈ ಅಭಿಯಾನವನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಲು ನಾಮಿನೇಟ್‌ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಕನ್ನಡದ ಗರಿಮೆಯನ್ನು ಜಗದಗಲ ಪಸರಿಸುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೊಂದು ಪುಟ್ಟ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ.… pic.twitter.com/WsAYDK2d6K
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) November 1, 2024
