Taking a jibe at Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday attacked Congress party for their alleged involvement in the AgustaWestland Choppers deal. He said that it is a situation of ‘Chor Machaye Shor’ (thieves raising voice against theft).
Addressing a press meet at his residence in the city, Das said that Congress party leaders took bribe in the Rs 37,000 crore deal and based on the Christian Michel's statement of naming 'Mrs Gandhi' at Patiala House Court on Saturday, it is proved why Congress is afraid.
Claiming that Congress party gave birth to corruption in the country, Das said, said Christian Michel has named Mrs Gandhi.
Even in the Italian court, name of Mrs Gandhi was taken and Christian Michel's arrest has been done in connection with the same case."
CM claimed that in the Rs 37,000 crore VVIP choppers deal, it is speculated that a corruption of Rs 370 crore was done and Rs 150 crore went to the pockets of Congress leaders. Along with this, he said that with ED extraditing Michel to India, Congress is afraid as the truth might come out in open.
After the accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam case, Christian Michel took the name of 'Mrs Gandhi' and also spoke about 'the son of the Italian lady', as per Enforcement Directorate's submission in Delhi's Patiala House Court, the BJP has attacked the Congress stating that the truth in VVIP chopper scam is finally out.
Das, later in the day, inspected several areas under his Legislative Assembly Area Jamshedpur East. Das, who is in city for New Year celebrations went to Birsanagar and personally interacted with residents and took stock of development schemes.
Talking to local citizens he said that the Government is dedicated towards development of State with special focus on cleanliness and infrastructure. He said that the people will reap the benefits of the several welfare schemes is his Government’s priority.
He also spoke to the party workers, under Jamshedpur East Assembly area. Das walked bare foot at several area and interacted with common people. He asked party leaders to support the administration carry development work. “This is also my home Assembly area. We need to ensure that the development work is carried smoothly. However, if they find any irregularities they can raise their voice,” said Das. He made it clear to the party workers that before creating uproar they must talk to the authorities concerned and if they are not satisfied they can raise their voices.