Pegasus row: Court order in line with Centre’s affidavit, says BJP

THE BJP said on Wednesday that the Supreme Court’s order was in line with the government’s affidavit which sought an expert committee to “counter” the “attempt to create a false narrative” by people with “vested interests”.

“The government filed an affidavit which categorically said there was an attempt to create a false narrative by people with vested interests, and it would be fair to appoint an expert committee to counter this narrative. The court today appointed a committee. We welcome it,” said BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra.

“The affidavit clearly said it was a manufactured controversy based on some conjectures, surmises and unsubstantiated reports. The committee is to look into it, and will do its investigation. BJP believes in democratic values. Truth will prevail,” he said.