‘Modi govt known to jeopardise national interests’, says Congress, demands clarity on Predator drones’ pricing

Demanding “complete transparency” in the Predator drone deal, the Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was buying 31 drones by paying four times more than what other countries paid.

Congress Media Department Chairman Pawan Khera said several doubts have been raised about the purchase of 31 MQ-9B Predator UAV drones and the country needs answers to “crucial questions”.

Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh tweeted, “once again a murky defence deal undercutting indigenous efforts with the Prime Minister at the centre comes to the fore.”