‘Is Rahul Gandhi a Secret Agent?’ Shaina NC Questions Phone-Tapping Claims Against PM Modi
Mumbai, Nov 14: A fresh political confrontation has erupted over Rahul Gandhi’s phone-tapping allegations, with Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC questioning the claim against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government of targeting political opponents.
Speaking to IANS, Shaina questioned why the Prime Minister would want to monitor the phone of the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition. She challenged Gandhi to provide a clear basis for his allegation instead of repeatedly invoking Modi’s name.
“Why would PM Modi tap Rahul Gandhi’s phone? Tell me, is he a secret agent? Does he have any secret information? If you want to make allegations, you must come out of Modi phobia. Only then will you understand,” she said.
Shaina also accused the Congress leader of lacking a clear political vision and concrete plans. She argued that Gandhi frequently referred to the Prime Minister to portray him negatively.
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Congress Accuses BJP of Targeting Political Opponents
Congress leaders rejected Shaina’s criticism and defended Gandhi’s allegations. They accused the BJP-led government of using investigative and other agencies against political rivals, alleging that such actions threatened the country’s federal structure.
Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy said Gandhi’s remarks reflected concerns about the Centre’s approach towards opposition parties. He alleged that the BJP wanted to weaken regional political forces and concentrate power.
Reddy claimed that the ruling party was working towards a political arrangement he described as “One Nation, One Party, Double Engine Sarkar”. He further accused the government of using various agencies to maintain its hold on power.
Drawing attention to Telangana’s political history, the Congress MP also alleged that former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao had used phone tapping during his tenure to prevent the Congress from gaining power.
He said Gandhi’s concerns reflected what he described as the use of different means to remain in office.
Sachin Sawant Raises Phone-Tapping Concerns in Maharashtra
Congress leader and AICC in-charge for Telangana, Sachin Sawant, also criticised the BJP over the issue. He alleged that monitoring individuals, collecting intelligence about them and using such information for blackmail had become part of the party’s political approach.
Sawant said these practices posed a threat to constitutional values and democratic institutions.
Referring to Maharashtra, he claimed that several political leaders had faced phone tapping in the state and described the matter as a major scandal.
He also blamed the BJP-led leadership for the alleged practices, calling them a consequence of the party’s approach to politics.
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–IANS
