September 29, 2018

A fighter jet deal between India and France is at the centre of a political storm in India, as the opposition Congress party led a march in Mumbai on Thursday to protest against alleged improprieties over the US$8.7 billion (S$11.9 billion) deal.

This comes as political parties in India gear up for state elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh this year and a general election next year.

"The Rafale scam has begun to stink and Mr Modi has begun to sink," Congress leader Jaipal Reddy said on Thursday.

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