Phone tapping is a reality in India: Prashant Kishor on Rahul's claims (File photo)
\n\nJan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Friday said phone tapping was a "reality" in India, claiming that his own phone was among the targets of surveillance during the Pegasus controversy a few years ago.
\n\n"Phones do get tapped. This has been going on for some time. It is a reality that the people need to be aware of. I came to learn about my own phone being tapped when my name figured among the targets of Pegasus," said Kishor, who was working as a poll strategist when reports of alleged surveillance using Israeli spyware Pegasus emerged.
\n\nHis remarks came amid a fresh row over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that his phone was being tapped by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
\n\nOn Friday, Gandhi reiterated his demand for a public debate with the Prime Minister, claiming that his phone contained evidence to support his allegations against the government.
\n\nDuring an 'Ask Me' session on Instagram, Gandhi was asked why he was insisting on a public debate when the BJP had suggested that the discussion could take place in Parliament. He responded by alleging that he was…
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