In his PIL, Sharma had alleged discrepancies in the fighter jet deal with France and sought a stay on it, a PTI report said. The admission of the plea for hearing is expected to be seen by the Congress party as a shot in its arm. The Congress had earlier said the deal signed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government smacked of corruption and crony capitalism. Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has a private tie-up with Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale, to fulfil the offset obligations following the purchase of the aircraft. He also accused Gandhi and the Congress party of running a false campaign against the NDA government on pricing and procedural irregularities.

Source: Mint September 05, 2018 08:15 UTC