‘Old lies exposed’: PM Modi targets Congress for Rafale attacks in HAL’s name

Addressing a public gathering at Tumakuru, around 70 km from state capital Bengaluru, PM Modi said the opposition worked to spread misinformation about Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and wasted Parliament"s precious time too.

NewsBharati 07-Feb-2023 11:02:40 AM

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Bengaluru, February 07: Launching scathing attack at the Congress for its propaganda against Rafale deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state-owned plane maker’s growing prowess and contribution to India’s self-reliance had exposed “the old lies and those who had made the false accusations”.

Addressing a public gathering at Tumakuru, around 70 km from state capital Bengaluru, PM Modi said the opposition worked to spread misinformation about Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and wasted Parliament's precious time too.

"Misinformation was spread about HAL, and many false allegations were made against our govt. Many working hours of Parliament were wasted over it. HAL's Helicopter Factory and its rising power will unveil those who levelled false allegations. HAL boosting self-reliance in defence," PM Modi said without naming the Congress.

We improved govt defence companies while also opening doors for private sector...Few years ago, false allegations were hurled against our govt by making HAL an excuse, people were provoked & time of Parliament was wasted. No matter how big lie is, eventually it's defeated:PM Modi pic.twitter.com/Td2c5NXXNa
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2023

"Karnataka is the land of innovation. From drones to Tejas aircraft manufacturing is being done in the state. The state has become the first choice for investors. From modern assault rifles, aircraft carrier, to fighter jets are being manufactured by India," he went on to add.

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Assembly elections are due in Karnataka later this year. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi led his party's campaign for 2019 Lok Sabha elections alleging wrongdoings in Rs 59,000 crore fighter jet deal. Rahul Gandhi repeatedly alleged that the Modi government was trying to kill HAL and snatching jobs from people of the state.