If course India shouldn't spend money on defense until its eradicated poverty. Just like the UK and the USA.
The title of this thread should be changed to 'India Might Buy Rafales'.
The price and number of aircraft are under discussion. The lack of a competitive tender could be an issue (as this is effectively a cancellation of the MMRCA competition), what with the Rafales haven been proven to not the cheapest of the aircraft.
A member of the PM's own party is considering blocking the purchase in court.