No factual basis to reports about alleged use of spyware: Vaishnaw in RS

Union electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reiterated that many “over the top” allegations have been made in the reports about the alleged targeting by Israeli spyware Pegasus of politicians, journalists, and constitutional authorities.

“These allegations have been dismissed in the past by all parties involved, including the Supreme Court. There is no factual basis to these allegations,” he said in Rajya Sabha amid protests by Opposition parties.

TMC MP Shantanu Sen snatched the statement from the Union minister, leading to a commotion in the House which was subsequently adjourned until Friday.