Rahul attacks Modi on Rafale deal

New Delhi, Nov 16: Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government over the deal for Rafale fighter aircrafts, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked for explanation from its "Reliance" over an industrial group with no experience in aerospace technology. Apparently referring to the deal between Reliance Defence and Dassault Aviation, Rahul, in a series of tweets, said, 'can you explain "Reliance" on someone with nil experience in aerospace for Rafale deal?' 'Self "Reliance" is obviously a critical aspect of "Make in India,'he said in another tweet.  Later, in another tweet, Rahul said, 'Modi ji - nice touch removing the suit. What about the loot?' The Congress had on Tuesday charged the NDA government of having compromised national interest and security in the Rafale aircraft deal. The Congress alleged that the aircraft was being purchased at much higher rates than what was decided under the previous UPA government. It alleged that interests of public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) were neglected as Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of Rafale aircraft, refused to transfer technology to it and instead entered into an agreement with Reliance Defence. Reliance Defence Limited, in a statement released on Tuesday, termed the Congress allegations as "baseless and unfounded". France too on Wednesday said the Rafale fighter aircraft deal was in India's interest. UNI