Gandhi was twice selected as a potential surveillance target, the report said. The numbers of Imran Khan and several of his ambassadors in India appear on the list as potential targets. “Who in the Government of India purchased and deployed the illegal spyware Pegasus from NSO? If the government was aware of the illegal purchase and deployment of the Pegasus spyware since April-May, 2019, why did it choose to stay mum?” Surjewala asked. The CPM said, “It is clear that this government has engaged NSO for surveillance against its own citizens.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2021 12:30 UTC