Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday indicated that alleged middleman Christian Michel, arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, was lobbying for French manufacturer Rafale's rivals in the multi-role aircraft deal.
The onus is on the Congress to come clean on what is driving its allegations on the (Rafale) deal, Modi said at a rally here.
Citing media reports, Modi said Michel was lobbying for "some other contender" as well.
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Modi said the 'chowkidar' (watchdog), who has embarked on a campaign to root-out corruption cannot be bought or scared and will continue with his work relentlessly.
The 'chowkidar' can pick a wrongdoer even in darkness, he said.