The Congress on Wednesday accused the NDA government of trying to cover up a “Himalayan blunder” after the design plan and specifications of Scorpene submarines under Project-75 were leaked. The principal Opposition questioned how defence minister Manohar Parrikar could give a “clean chit” without conducting any inquiry. “Defence minister Shri Manohar Parrikar cannot brush these issues under the carpet. Responsibility of political executive, bureaucrats and officers need to be affixed for the unprecedented leaks that have harmed national interest irreparably,” Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said. What’s even more appalling is that entire details have been uploaded online but except indulging in a mutual blame game or underplaying this stunning breach, the Modi government or defence minister has done little.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2016 18:00 UTC