Shocking - As per wikileaks, Rajiv Gandhi was middleman in aircraft deal

According to the report, Rajiv Gandhi became the negotiator for the Swedish company Saab-Scania, when it was trying to sell its Viggen fighter aircraft to India in the 1970s, much before he became the prime minister.

The first cable said that Air Marshal OP Mehra's son-in-law was the chief negotiator for the competing Mirage, but it does not give his name. "Our colleague describes Ranjiv Gandhi [sic] in flattering terms, and contends his technical expertise is of a high level. This may or may not be. Offhand, we would have thought a transport pilot [is] not the best expert to rely upon in evaluating a fighter plane, but then we are speaking of a transport pilot who has another and perhaps more relevant qualification," the cable read, said the report.

Read full news at : timesofindia

Now that is shocking, yet one more reason for opposition to take on congress. But deal was never sealed and also I think it is not clear if he was really directly involved it. But still a shocking news .

God saves us.. corruption is so deep rooted in India..