surajmal Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 It now turns out that SP Tyagi has been formally named by Italian investigators as one of those to whom Finmeccanica, the parent company of Agusta Westland, paid bribes to swing the deal in favour of the company. Carrying forward its diligent investigation, Indian Express reports (here), citing the preliminary inquiry report that Italian investigators filed to secure the arrest of Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi on Tuesday, that Italian prosecutors have alleged that SP Tyagi was instrumental in clinching the deal and was paid ÅÄertain amount of money, not yet quantified through intermediaries. http://www.firstpost.com/india/shocker-italy-names-ex-air-chief-in-chopper-bribery-scam-623216.html This ******* was also leading the "track ii" team for negotiating a settlement that would result in India abandoning its position at Siachen (but the behind the scenes happenings were exposed by few patriots). So a nice lifafa for an understanding that he may be called upon in the future (and he was). Shouldn't be surprised; Jaichand's legacy gotta be carried on by someone. http://www.indiandefencereview.com/discussion-on-siachen-de-militarization-with-air-chief-marshal-tyagi-co-chair-track-ii/
Raghav_12 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 It is shocking. Coming from the Italian investigators, it would carry much more credibility.
surajmal Posted February 13, 2013 Author Posted February 13, 2013 If they were to dig deeper, I'm sure they'll Madamji's fingerprints all over it. But they will probably file those findings under future (milking) use.
Ramzz Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 If they were to dig deeper' date=' I'm sure they'll Madamji's fingerprints all over it. But they will probably file those findings under future (milking) use.[/quote'] Madamji won't let it come to that. She will just use the Italian Marines release as leverage to make all this go away. More eyewash.
Clarke Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Tyagi's 3 cousins are involved as middlemen in the deal. That leaves a bad taste at first glance. Does this also mean, on the lines of Bofors, India will not buy a chopper for the next few decades ?
DomainK Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 It's a foreign invasion of Indian culture. In our culture we sweep such things under the carpet. It's a conspiracy against our culture. :orderorder:
Desi Cartman Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Kangress is blaming it on BJP :cantstop:
Raghav_12 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Former Italian PM Belrusconi defends helicopter scam. Says bribes are necessary part of global businesses. Lol.. Trust this guy to speak his mind..
SLICKR392 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Former Italian PM Belrusconi defends helicopter scam. Says bribes are necessary part of global businesses. Lol.. Trust this guy to speak his mind.. Aren't bribes legal in some countries?
diga Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Former Italian PM Belrusconi defends helicopter scam. Says bribes are necessary part of global businesses. Lol.. Trust this guy to speak his mind.. Aren't bribes legal in some countries? its called lobbying
Clarke Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 its called lobbying Not at all, bribes are illegal wherever lobbying is allowed. A lobbyist can be in a position to offer bigger bribes.
diga Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Not at all' date=' bribes are illegal wherever lobbying is allowed. A lobbyist can be in a position to offer bigger bribes.[/quote'] What do you say about the lobbyist contributing to the campaign funds of a senator?Is it not an indirect form of bribe?What about a lobbyist gifting the senator or his family?
Clarke Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 What do you say about the lobbyist contributing to the campaign funds of a senator?Is it not an indirect form of bribe?What about a lobbyist gifting the senator or his family? The contributions are available for audits (unlike bribes) until the superpac nonsense came into existence. The public & media are free to discuss the contributions and thus informed voting decisions can be made.
surajmal Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 VK Singh was the first guy in years who was willing to fight the system instead of succumbing to it and he was shown the door on a made up technicality. And that is one of the reason for the sustained campaign against Modi. :--D
surajmal Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 Tyagi's 3 cousins are involved as middlemen in the deal. That leaves a bad taste at first glance. Does this also mean, on the lines of Bofors, India will not buy a chopper for the next few decades ? They (OFB) had the design /material specs of bofors lying in some file for 24 years (that they stumbled upon last year). :whack:
ravishingravi Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I don't get the "shocking" part. This
Trichromatic Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 AgustaWestland chopper deal: UPA factsheet draws Pranab into the row
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