New Delhi : A fresh political controversy has emerged after senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda appeared to contradict Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring his phone communications.
Reacting to the claims, Pitroda ruled out the Prime Minister’s direct involvement in phone surveillance, saying, “PM doesn’t do that. PM doesn’t take a screwdriver and get on a computer.”
However, Pitroda raised concerns over his own digital security, alleging that his phone had been tapped, his laptop targeted and his bank accounts placed under surveillance. He also claimed that technology experts had alerted him to suspicious activities involving his devices.
His remarks come after Rahul Gandhi, in a video message posted on X, accused the Prime Minister of tapping his phone. Gandhi also claimed that his device contained evidence related to alleged foreign control and challenged PM Modi to a public face-to-face debate.
The controversy has triggered a sharp political exchange, with the BJP strongly rejecting Gandhi’s allegations. Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismissed the claims as an attempt to remain politically relevant and launched a personal attack on the Congress leader, questioning why anyone would be interested in monitoring his daily activities.
Pitroda’s comments have added a new dimension to the political row, raising questions over the opposition’s messaging and the credibility of the competing surveillance allegations.
