‘Tell us what number of drug mafias you caught via Pegasus’: Congress MP asks Shah

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took exception to Congress member Gaurav Gogoi’s allegation that authorities snoops on politicians with Israeli spyware and adware Pegasus and requested him to provide proof of the declare, saying the home was not meant for “reckless politics.”

Congress member Gaurav Gogoi, whereas collaborating in a dialogue in Lok Sabha on drug menace on Wednesday, sought to know from the federal government concerning the form of surveillance mechanism it has in place on the nation’s land and sea borders, in addition to worldwide airports, to examine the entry of contraband into the nation.

The Congress member additionally sought to know from the Home Minister as to what sort of surveillance and intelligence mechanisms are in place to examine the arms smuggling, human trafficking, and smuggling of animal components on the India-Myanmar border.

‘”You snoop on us again and again, install Pegasus on our phones and that of the journalists,” Gogoi charged. “You tell us how many drug mafias you have caught through Pegasus so far,” Gogoi requested Shah.

Objecting to the Congress member’s remarks, Shah requested Gogoi to submit in the home the proof of his accusation. “He has levelled a very serious allegation that Pegasus has been installed in his mobile. He must submit here the basis (of his accusation) in the House. Either his words are removed or he must submit the basis,” Shah mentioned.

“The House is for serious discussion, not for reckless politics,” he added.

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Gogoi urged Speaker Om Birla to subject an order if he made any mistake in asking the federal government to inform the House if it makes use of Pegasus for surveillance or not.

“He has said (Pegasus was) used on him. He must submit facts. He can’t just talk like this. Rest the Supreme Court has decided,” Shah mentioned referring to the apex courtroom’s resolution on the Pegasus spyware and adware matter.

“What can we do if you also do not read like your leader,” he additionally mentioned, hitting out at Gogoi over his remarks Intervening, the Speaker advised the members that it’s going to improve the dignity of the House in the event that they make their factors with info and proof.

“This is my request,” he added.

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NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took exception to Congress member Gaurav Gogoi’s allegation that authorities snoops on politicians with Israeli spyware and adware Pegasus and requested him to provide proof of the declare, saying the home was not meant for “reckless politics.”

Congress member Gaurav Gogoi, whereas collaborating in a dialogue in Lok Sabha on drug menace on Wednesday, sought to know from the federal government concerning the form of surveillance mechanism it has in place on the nation’s land and sea borders, in addition to worldwide airports, to examine the entry of contraband into the nation.

The Congress member additionally sought to know from the Home Minister as to what sort of surveillance and intelligence mechanisms are in place to examine the arms smuggling, human trafficking, and smuggling of animal components on the India-Myanmar border.

‘”You snoop on us again and again, install Pegasus on our phones and that of the journalists,” Gogoi charged. “You tell us how many drug mafias you have caught through Pegasus so far,” Gogoi requested Shah.

Objecting to the Congress member’s remarks, Shah requested Gogoi to submit in the home the proof of his accusation. “He has levelled a very serious allegation that Pegasus has been installed in his mobile. He must submit here the basis (of his accusation) in the House. Either his words are removed or he must submit the basis,” Shah mentioned.

“The House is for serious discussion, not for reckless politics,” he added.

ALSO READ | No proof that Pegasus spyware and adware utilized in telephones examined: SC; says Centre did not cooperate in probe

Gogoi urged Speaker Om Birla to subject an order if he made any mistake in asking the federal government to inform the House if it makes use of Pegasus for surveillance or not.

“He has said (Pegasus was) used on him. He must submit facts. He can’t just talk like this. Rest the Supreme Court has decided,” Shah mentioned referring to the apex courtroom’s resolution on the Pegasus spyware and adware matter.

“What can we do if you also do not read like your leader,” he additionally mentioned, hitting out at Gogoi over his remarks Intervening, the Speaker advised the members that it’s going to improve the dignity of the House in the event that they make their factors with info and proof.

“This is my request,” he added.

READ HERE | Govt had one thing to cover, says Rahul Gandhi on Centre’s non-cooperation in Pegasus probe