Invisible hand behind inaction of CBI, ED against AgustaWestland scam during UPA rule, says Manohar Parrikar

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11AM tomorrow.

Can’t divulge investigation details. Everybody knows bribery was there. Need to know where the money went, says Parrikar

Congress stages walk out from Rajya Sabha after uproar during Defence Minister's statement

Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari accepts resignation of Vijay Mallya

Single vendor situation was created by UPA govt so that Agusta could become the final vendor: Parrikar 

After present govt took over, CBI & ED have been rigorously pursuing all aspects of investigations, says Manohar Parrikar in RS

CBI investigations must be conducted under the scrutiny of Rajya Sabha, Congress members, BSP's Mayawati demand.

UPA govt didn't bother to file FIR with ED, it was after nine months that CBI forwarded FIR to ED and even after that ED didn't take action. CBI did not act on the FIR till July 2014. It appears some invisible hand was forcing action, or rather inaction, says Parrikar

UPA govt instead of taking action against company, adopted route of writing to External affairs Ministry, the embassy and the court, says Parrikar

CAG report highlighted that allowed offsets were not compliant with DPP. Many Indian offsets partners were not eligible, says Parrikar.

CAG report has highlighted that allowed offsets were not compliant with DPR. Many Indian offsets were not eligible, says Parrikar

RS Deputy Chief Kurien allows Parrikar to read his full speech after Congress members disrupt House.

The benchmark cost given by CNC was unreasonably high and had provided no realistic basis for price negotiations, says Parrikar

Investigation in matter so far revealed involvement of ids Infotech as conduit for transfer of bribe money, says Parrikar

Congress' Anand Sharma disrupts House again says as per rulebook, Parrikar's speech should have been distributed to members ahead of address

Why were field test conducted abroad: Parrikar

Helicopters were in development stage during time of test: Parrikar

UPA put the deal on Agusta hold for two years, says Manohar Parrikar

Country wants to know as to who instigated, supported and benefited from corruption, We can't let this pass, says Manohar Parrikar

What the Minister has said contradicts his statement in Parl, he is making a false statement: Anand Sharma on Manohar Parrikar

Anand Sharma disrupts Manohar Parrikar's speech, says Defence Minister is misleading the House.

Anand Sharma disrupts Manohar Parrikar's speech, says Defence Minister is misleading the House.

Manohar Parrikar begins his speech in Rajya Sabha

It is proved beyond doubt there is corruption in this deal, you (NDA Govt) have to act now, says AK Antony.

Don't threaten us, blackmail us but take action, AK Antony to Swamy

MoD was contacting through MEA with embassy in Rome, government of Italy and prosecutor, UK government, when all attempts failed we became a party in the case, it is our willpower and determination to find out truth, we fought company: AK Antony in RS

Decision on cabin height taken in 2003, says AK Antony.

UPA did not compromise on the issue of corruption, says AK Antony.

UPA did not compromise on the issue of corruption, says AK Antony

If you can find even an iota of truth in all the accusations being made, I will give up public life and resign: Ahmed Patel 

"My name mentioned four times in the order. Does it say anywhere in the report that the Congress leaders have taken a bribe?" Anand Sharma in RS.

If allegations against me are proven, I will resign from Rajya Sabha, says Ahmed Patel.

'This is not the first time I am facing such allegation. Public image built over several years don't ruin my reputation,' says Ahmed Patel about allegations that 'AP' in the note refers to him. 

CAG should not be used as a tool for political bickering:, says Ahmed Patel. It has been alleged by BJP that the AP written in the middleman's note is Ahmed Patel.

Truth and medicine both are bitter but both are cures - one for lies, the other for disease,’ says Congress’ Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma calls Swamy a diabolical person

What has been said here, attributing motives, insinuations, innuendos are without any foundation,malicious & motivated- Anand Sharma in RS

Anand Sharma calls allegations 'distortion of truth, web of deception'

There were four vendors since 2004. Only two could fulfil our requirements Agusta Westland and an American company.

We know their agenda and we are determined to fight and expose that agenda, says Anand Sharma, Congress in RS

This is a democracy. What has been referred to, must be authenticated by government, put here and scrutinized legally, says Congress Anand Sharma. 

Six million euros were spent by the Agusta to manage media. Brings up paid news issue and says it is part of corruption, says Swamy.

Opposition says that Swamy should authenticate letter.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha after Swamy names Sonia Gandhi again quoting from  letters.

Air Force in Jan 2006 gave their benchmark estimate for this deal as 793 crore. This was approved by Mr Antony then Defence Minister. In Sept 2008, contract negotiations committee arbitrarily fixed 4877.5 crore as the deal which was six times more.

The person seen as driving force should be questioned, said Swamy.

Congress did not test the helicopters they bought, said Swamy.

Swamy speaks about the 'AP' written in the middleman's note, hinting at Sonia Gandhi, says 'you know who it refers to'.

Someone went over Mr Antony, from my personal knowledge I will say it was not Dr Manmohan Singh, said Swamy.

CAG says that already present 8 helicpoters which was bought in 1988 was hardly utilised,what was need for this additional 4? S Swamy in RS

Original proposal was to buy 8 helicopters, after it became clear that Agusta was only one to qualify, they decided to buy 4 more: S Swamy in RS

The investigation is in its early stages. There are some admitted facts which cannot be denied: Subramanian Swamy

It is a lie to say that NDA Govt was one which changed specification of height. They didn't use AW101 aircraft (which was bought) for field trials but used some other helicopter, which is fraud in its itself.

True that NDA had initiated process for buying 8 new choppers to replace 6 old choppers which were purchased in 1998. But objective was that VVIPs should be able to fly to remote areas such as Siachen/north-east and therefore ought to fly at heights above 6000 metres & should be out range of shoulder rockets: Swamy

It is a lie to say that NDA Govt was the one to change specification of height (of the helicopters): Subramanian Swamy in RS 

Sharad Yadav in Rajya Sabha

# No need to make false accusations, catch those who have done wrong. Accusations need corroboration, else it simply defames people for no reason. 

# There are so many more important issues going on in the nation. They are the ones that should be discussed in the House.

Why are you not letting Parliament function? Why is this an issue when you have all the agencies to your behest?: Sharad Yadav

I don't think you can intimidate us. We must avoid hysteria and rely on facts, says Singhvi.

In 1999, the IAF made a suggestion to replace MI8 VVIP helicopters. It was Vajpayee government in power that time: AM Singhvi

AM Singhvi in Rajya Sabha

# We have to now rely on distortions of Italian Court judgements?

# Just because you have inbuilt hatred for certain names doesn't mean they shall be put in place for initials used.

# This 'tainted' 'bogus' company was allowed to participate in aero displays in Bengaluru in 2015.

# On October 8, 2015, Indian Rotocraft Limited was given permission for a deal, and that company is AgustaWestland, says Singhvi.

Insinuation of corruption against Congress won't work: Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi 

We have to now rely on distortions of Italian Court judgements?: AM Singhvi

Abhishek Manu Singhvi speaks on AgustaWestland 

# Here is an insecure ruling party trying to foist a charge of corruption on persons unconnected.

# We need to have more sense than sensationalism.

Why did UPA not initiate an investigation into who all took bribes in the #AgustaWestland matter?: Bhupender Yadav, BJP in RS

This matter started in 2002, just wanted to inform the house the chronological order of events in the matter, without any comments: Parrikar

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar started giving chronological details of #AgustaWestland matter.

BJP's Bhupendra Yadav speaks on the AgustaWestland Case

# This discussion is very important and will be helpful to decide a long term policy.

# The matter also assumes importance because it is directly related to the military and a procurement for the nation's defence.

The ruling party is trying to disrupt the house, says Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad

Kerala rape and murder case

With several members in Rajya Sabha demanding 'exemplary punishment' for the culprits in the rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Kerala, Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot said he will visit the village of the rape victim tomorrow.

During the Zero Hour, CP Narayanan of CPI(M) raised the issue of the rape and murder in Ernakulam district of Kerala, terming it as a 'dastardly attack' similar to that of the Nirbhaya incident in Delhi.

Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said, "It is a very, very heinous crime. Most shameful for every Keralite." 

Kirit Somaiya raises Emaar MGF issue in LS, demands Rahul Gandhi to come clean on the issue.

Congress issues three line whip to all its MPs in Rajya Sabha.

They are most welcome, says Congress president Sonia Gandhi on being asked that BJP says they will present new revelations.

BJP lawmaker Tarun Vijay raises Kerala student's rape and murder in Rajya Sabha.

Discussion over Kerala law student's rape and murder underway in Parliament.

PM Narendra Modi to hold meeting with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, HM Rajnath Singh & Venkaiah Naidu ahead of Rajya Sabha session.

You will see the strategy in the house: Congress President Sonia Gandhi before strategy meet