NEW DELHI: Dismissing allegations of corruption in the contract for 36 Rafale jets, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman today asserted there can be no comparison between the scam-hit Bofors gun deal and the procurement of the fighter aircraft.
“Do not even compare it (Rafale deal) with Bofors. There is no scam here,” Sitharaman told reporters when asked whether Rafale deal will go the Bofors way.
Sitharaman said she would welcome if the Congress raises the issue of procurement of Rafale jets when the budget session of the Parliament reconvenes from Monday.
“I will welcome it (if Congress raises it),” she said. (AGENCIES)
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