BJP seeks probe in AI's aircraft purchase prog

Mumbai: Demanding an inquiry into the purchase of 111 new aircraft by the national carrier, Air India, BJP has said the proposal was the root cause of the airline's financial woes.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya today met the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Central Vigilance Commissioner, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley and Deputy Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and expressed concern over the matter.
Somaiya requested protection of the interests of Air India employees and re-evaluation of the Rs 55,000-crore aircraft purchase order.
"The real reason behind the present financial crisis (of AI) is the interest burden, repayment and overhead expenses," Somaiya said in a statement issued here.
BJP held the Civil Aviation Ministry and the UPA Government responsible for the financial turmoil the state-run airline was going through.
01/07/09 Zee News

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