Congress is scared of Michel's links in Rafale deal, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday diverted the Rafale deal heat and redirected it on Congress president Rahul Gandhi based on reports that Agusta middleman Christian Michel was also lobbying for another fighter jet that was competing against France's Rafale.

Speaking at a rally in Maharashtra's Solapur, PM Modi said, "We brought Michel to India and now he is revealing things. Media reports have said that 'Michel mama' was lobbying for another company. Congress leaders should now explain themselves."