In a major embarrassment to ally BJP, JD(U) supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Kumar has backed the Opposition’s demand for a probe in the Pegasus snooping scandal.
“A probe should be done, indeed. We have been hearing about telephone tapping for so many days, the matter should be discussed (in Parliament). People (Opposition) have been reiterating (for talks) for so many days, it should be done,” Nitish said on Monday.
While Opposition parties have stalled Parliament for ten days over demand for a debate and probe, this is the first time that an ally of the BJP has backed their stand for a probe.
Addressing reporters in Patna, the Bihar Chief Minister said people know only what’s been said in Parliament and what the media is showing, but to know the whole truth, the matter should be probed.
“In today’s time, people can misuse technology. There should be a probe so that this can’t be misused to exploit anybody. If the Opposition is demanding discussion for so many days, then there should be a discussion on the matter,” Nitish Kumar said.