Former CM demands JPC probe into ‘snooping scandal’
The Hindu
‘Onus is now on the government to order a JPC probe’
Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has demanded a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the alleged ‘snooping scandal’. In an audio message on Monday night, the former Chief Minister said the government had procured Pegasus spyware from Israel with the intent to spy on Opposition leaders and other important personalities, including those from judiciary and CBI. “The spyware was used to destabilise Congress governments. Even I have doubts about my phone being tapped during the efforts to topple our government in the Union Territory. The government has to answer who ordered the tapping of phone and how much money was spent to procure the instruments,” he said.More Related News
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