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Govt has a lot to hide, says Congress over Pegasus snooping
“I am making a proclamation here that today you discuss Pegasus, tomorrow we will discuss everything. Why are you avoiding discussing Pegasus? They are hiding... They have no basis for not having a discussion inside the Parliament,” said Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi
The Congress on Thursday said the government is refusing to discuss the Pegasus snooping issue in Parliament as it has “a lot to hide”.
“I am making a proclamation here that today you discuss Pegasus, tomorrow we will discuss everything. Why are you avoiding discussing Pegasus? They are hiding. They have much to hide. They have no basis for not having a discussion inside the Parliament,” said Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi. He added the question they are asking is simple. “...did the government acquire the Pegasus software?... can be only answered in yes or no.” Singhvi lashed out on the government for not giving a simple answer and for offering to discuss the matter outside Parliament.
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The ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament has been marred by disruptions, protests and sloganeering as the Opposition has submitted several motions for adjournment to discuss the snooping issue.
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned again for the day on Thursday.
The Opposition has been demanding a discussion on the issue in the presence of the Prime Minister and Home Minister and the repeal of the farm laws passed last year.
