Modi govt saved Rs 59 crore on every Rafale aircraft
The Congress party has alleged that the Narendra Modi govt purchased Rafale aircraft from France at a price three-times higher than what was negotiated by UPA govt.
However, those who are in the know of the deal say that the Modi govt actually negotiated the deal cheaply compared to UPA govt.
According to govt sources, Modi govt saved Rs 59 crore on every Rafale aircraft.
Under the UPA deal, every Rafale aircraft cost Rs 1,705 crore if the price of weapons, simulators, repair and technical support were also added.
However, the Modi govt finished the deal for Rs 1,646 crore per aircraft. The deal for 36 Rafale jets was completed for Rs 59,256 crore.
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