Modi himself is the middleman in Rafale deal: Gundurao

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April 11, 2019

Shivamogga, Apr 11: KPCC president Dinesh Gundurao on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have to go to jail one day in the Rafale case. Speaking to reporters in the city, he said that the Supreme Court order on Monday is very crucial. “The tragedy is that in this scam, PM Modi himself is the middleman,” he alleged.

“The income tax department has become the BJP’s I-T department. It is working like a BJP department. Today, people are losing confidence in various Central government agencies,” he said.

“The I-T department officers are working like BJP activists,” he charged.

He welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to ban the NaMo biopic and NaMo TV.

“No one really knows what is the real achievement of Modi as the Prime Minister in the past five years. One positive development is that youths today are realising that Modi has fooled them. There is a huge difference in what Modi had assured in 2014 and what he is talking now. People are understanding the truth,” he said.

He also pointed out why Modi is frequently referring to Pakistan. “Pakistan Prime Minister himself is saying that let BJP come to power. Because Pak plan is that if BJP comes to power it will become easier for the country to grab Kashmir,” he said.

“BJP is engaged in dividing this country. Modi claims that he is chowkidar. But shares dais with Yeddyurappa. Even today no one is aware why Modi implemented the demonetisation,” he said.

Dinesh stated that in Mandya, Mysuru and other Lok Sabha constituencies, former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, former chief minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders will campaign together. “In KR Nagar, which is part of Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, AICC president Rahul Gandhi himself will address a rally,” he said.

“The difference between Congress and JD(S) activists and leaders have been resolved. We are working together. Our aim is to win more than 22 Lok Sabha seats in the state,” he said.

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

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