New Delhi: Under pressure from Opposition on the VVIP helicopter scam, the government on Friday insisted that there was "no delay" in ordering a probe and asked BJP, which has demanded an investigation by a Parliamentary panel, to approach it on the issue instead of going to media.
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said the government could not act earlier as information into the allegations was not forthcoming despite its sincere efforts.
"I do not think there was any delay (in ordering a probe) as the reports were unconfirmed reports about some questions being asked outside our jurisdiction. We were asked by the MoD to seek information and information was sought from Italy as well as UK. But no information was forthcoming," he said.
Asked why his ministry could not get information about the alleged kickbacks in the deal, Khurshid said when information was available with the government, a probe was ordered immediately.
15/02/13 PTI/Indian Express
