SC verdict on Rafale: Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full investigation into deal

The Congress on Thursday claimed that the observation of Supreme Court judge K M Joseph in the Rafale case has paved the way for a "comprehensive criminal investigation" into the alleged scam with Rahul Gandhi saying it has left open a "huge door" for investigation.

The party also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the fighter jet deal holding that the Supreme Court judgment is not a clean chit but paves way for full investigation.

It said the party's 'ChowkidaarChorHai' slogan launched during Lok Sabha polls will hold ground till the time the veil off the entire deal is not taken off through an independent probe.

Reacting on Twitter, Gandhi used the hashtag "BJPLiesOnRafale" to say, "Justice Joseph of the Supreme Court has opened a huge door into investigation of the RAFALE scam. An investigation must now begin in full earnest. A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) must also be set up to probe this scam."
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
"Why did BJP government supersede HAL in awarding Rs 30,000 crore 'Offset Contract' to benefit cronies? Why purchase a Rs 526 crore Rafale for a price of Rs 1670 crore and thereby cause a loss of Rs 41,205 crore? Why was 'National Security' compromised by reducing the number of aircraft from 126 to 36?