The latest report the on deal embroi­led in miscon­duct allega­tions comes just days after the start of Indian electi­onPARIS: France waived millions of euros in taxes for a company owned by an Indian businessman four years ago as the two countries were negotiating a military jet deal, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Saturday. New Delhi agreed in 2016 to purchase 36 Rafale jets from France but the deal has been embroiled in misconduct allegations, with the latest report coming just days after the start of India’s massive election. But during a visit to France in 2015, Modi scrapped the deal, replacing it with an order for 36 jets – all to be built in France. Ambani is reported to be close to the governing party and Reliance had little experience in the aviation sector. The government has strongly denied any misconduct in its renegotiation of the deal and accuses opposition Congress party of undermining national security to win votes.

Source: The Express Tribune April 14, 2019 06:11 UTC