A political controversy has erupted over Hollande's statement that the Indian government wanted the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence to be chosen as offset partner of Dassault.
Rahul Gandhi had sharpened his attack on PM Modi following the explosive statement from former French President Francois Hollande on Rafale deal.
Congress chief said Hollande was calling the Prime Minister of India a "thief" and that it was time for PM Modi to break his silence.
After getting embroiled in the latest controversy over Rafale, the French government and Dassault Aviation have issued clarification.
Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi after the reports of French media saying that PM Modi personally negotiated and changed the Rafale deal behind closed doors.
