Why Congress demands Supreme Court now uncover Pegasus secrets
India TodayThe Pegasus spyware controversy is back in the spotlight as the Congress has renewed its demand for a thorough investigation by the Supreme Court. The court held the NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, accountable for violating sections of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the California Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. Congress leaders have seized on the US verdict to question the Narendra Modi government’s alleged role in the unauthorised surveillance, calling for accountability and transparency in one of the country’s most significant political controversies. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Randeep Singh Surjewala spearheaded the charge, posing pointed questions about the Modi government’s role in the surveillance of 300 Indian individuals allegedly targeted by Pegasus. Whether the Supreme Court will reopen the investigation remains uncertain, but the case underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards against unauthorised surveillance and greater accountability in state- For now, Pegasus remains a symbol of the tensions between privacy and security, a battle playing out in courtrooms and political arenas worldwide.