HM Rajnath seeks Rahul Gandhi's apology for "misleading country over Rafale"

The Congress on the hand has stated that Supreme Court is not the correct forum to decide on Rafale and sought a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe (JPC) over the same.

New Delhi: A ruckus could be seen in the lower house of the parliament soon after Supreme Court gave a clean-chit to Narendra Modi government over the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal with France, as Home Minister Rajnath Singh sought an apology from Congress President Rahul Gandhi over the consistent allegations levied by him and his party at the government. Speaking in Lok Sabha on Friday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that Congress has “misled the country” over Rafale Deal. He further said that “Rahul must come to the house and seek an apology from BJP”. Congress has been continuously taking on government over the Rafale deal, to the point where Rahul Gandhi addressed PM Modi as ‘chor’ over his allegations. The Congress on the hand has stated that Supreme Court is not the correct forum to decide on Rafale and sought a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe (JPC) over the same. The Apex Court on Friday ruled that it did not find any irregularities pertaining to purchase of Rafale jets. While gearing the case, the Supreme Court said that it is not correct to question government’s decision. The court further observed that have seen the detailed report and the court didn’t find any loopholes in the deal. The apex court also asserted that it has been satisfied with government’s decision and said that it is wrong to question the number of jets purchased by the government. It said that "Questions raised on Rafale deal only after ex-French prez Hollande came out with statement, which can't be basis of judicial review".