Why a village in Chhattisgarh wants name change due to Rafale controversy

Residents of a small hamlet in Chhattisgarh are in a quandary. The village has no direct or indirect connection with the now infamous “Rafale deal” but its inhabitants have become the butt of jokes for people in neighbouring villages and the many visitors. The reason? The name of this village is Rafel and it rhymes with Rafale, the twin-jet fighter aircraft from Dassault Rafale in the middle of a huge controversy this election season. Rafel residents are now demanding the name of the village be changed — some of them even joke that villagers will face an enquiry if the