 "TMC seeks to raise chopper deal in RS, Chair rejects notice")
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Sukhendu Shekhar Roy (TMC) wanted to know who has taken bribe in the deal to buy 12 VVIP helicopters.
"Defence Minister has to give a statement. Why is the government silent," he asked. "Who is this AP (named as alleged bribe taker in the deal)? Who is Gandhi? Who is Shashikant."
He wanted the Defence Minister to make a statement on the issue after suspending regular business and matter discussed.
"Government has to disclose the identity (of bribe takers)," he said.
Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said there is no rule for suspension of business during Zero Hour and disallowed his notice.
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