Hyderabad, Sept.21 (Maxim News): CPI National General Secretary S Sudhakar Reddy today accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of hiding facts from the general public as well as of belittling the internationally acclaimed public sector unit (PSU) engaged in defence production, namely, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).
In a statement here today, the CPI leader demanded that Sitharaman resign from Defence ministry post with immediate effect so that misinformation and anti-PSU activities are not carried on further. He also took a dig at her for lying on the capabilities of the HAL Aircraft. He expressed concern that the aircraft deal with the French government has caused a loss of Rs 41,000 crore to the national exchequer.
He also said Nirmala was proved wrong with former HAL chairman T Suvarna Raju coming out clearly on the capability of HAL to build aircraft. He also substantiated that HAL has manufactured Sukhoy-30 Aircraft of 25-tonnes each. Definitely, the HAL would have manufactured Rafel Aircraft as well, the CPI leader asserted. Sudhakar Reddy also condemned the Union Minister for distorting the facts of the entire episode and spoke lies before the nation with regard to the capacity and efficiency of our public sector in order to enable transnational corporation of France supply the aircraft at a higher cost. The entire deal smacks of foul intentions essential for committing a scam, he said. Therefore, the CPI demands immediate resignation of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman owning responsibility, he added. (Maxim News)
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