BJP set to rake up AgustaWestland issue in Parliament

BJP is set to rake up the AgustaWestland issues in Parliament to counter Rahul Gandhi's offensive against Narendra Modi.

New Delhi, Dec 15: In a bid to counter Congress's offensive against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday will raise the issue of Rs.3,000 crore AgustaWestland scam.

"We want Agusta Westland issue to be discussed in Parliament," news agency ANI quoted Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Reports say that the ruling party will rake up the matter in both the houses on Thursday.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday had said he had detailed information about 'personal corruption' involving Prime Minister Modi.

He further threatened the BJP, saying the prime minister's 'balloon' will burst if he reveals the information.

The BJP, however, refuted the allegations and said Rahul's remarks showed Congress' 'desperation' and 'frustration'.

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the BJP was terrified of Rahul .

"Rahul Gandhi ji ke bare mein aisi baatein karte hain, matlab unse wo ghabraaye hue hain (Saying such things about Rahul Gandhi shows they are afraid)," ANI quoted Kharge .

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took a dig at both the parties, saying that a friendly match was going on between the two.

"Friendly match- BJP says they hv Augusta Westland against Congress. Cong says they hv sahara/Birla against BJP. Both don't disclose," Kejriwal tweeted.

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