Government’s proposed to appoint JPC probe in VVIP Chopper deal
New Delhi: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kamal Nath on Wednesday moved a motion in the Rajya Sabha for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) enquiry into the VVIP chopper deal issue.
Earlier, the House saw a debate during which the opposition accused the government of inaction for over a year into the Rs 3,600 crore deal for 12 helicopters with AgustaWestland which has got into a controversy after allegations that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 362 crore were paid to bag it. – See more at: http://post.jagran.com/chopper-scam-governments-proposal-to-appoint-jpc-approved-in-rs-1361970570#sthash.MDAkLpYr.dpuf
Revealing that he had “thought” of quitting after the scam broke, he promised the strongest action against the company if evidence points to wrongdoing. “It is a matter of serious concern. We have to go to the root of the scam and punish the culprits because every pie that the government spends comes from tax payers.
Hitting out at the Opposition members for seemingly “enjoying the scam”, the senior Congress leader said, “as a public worker I feel ashamed… A scam is not to be enjoyed.” He said the Italian court hearing the case has refused to share details, saying the proceedings are at preliminary stage. “At the preliminary stage of investigations, only the arrested persons and their lawyers can have access to documents,” he said, adding “If they cite preliminary stage of inquiry, what can we do?” After the secrecy clause is over, the Italian authorities will share information, he said.
