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Politics
Phone Tapping Allegations Against Modi Not New; He Was Known for It in Gujarat
✍️ ANI News
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:37 PM
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Accusations that former Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi engaged in phone tapping have resurfaced, with critics claiming the practice was not new and had been a hallmark of his tenure in the state.
Former Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi is once again at the center of a phone‑tapping controversy, with opposition leaders and civil‑society groups alleging that he used surveillance tactics to monitor political rivals.
The claims, which surfaced in a series of statements by political commentators, suggest that Modi’s administration in Gujarat routinely intercepted private communications as a means of political control. The allegations echo earlier reports from the 1990s and early 2000s that the state’s intelligence apparatus was involved in covert monitoring of opposition leaders.
Critics argue that the practice undermines democratic norms and violates privacy rights. They also point to the broader pattern of alleged surveillance that has been linked to Modi’s rise to national prominence.
Supporters of Modi dismiss the allegations as politically motivated, asserting that any monitoring was carried out within the bounds of the law and for national security purposes. No formal investigation has yet been announced by the government.
The controversy has reignited debate over the balance between state security and individual privacy in India’s rapidly evolving political landscape.
The claims, which surfaced in a series of statements by political commentators, suggest that Modi’s administration in Gujarat routinely intercepted private communications as a means of political control. The allegations echo earlier reports from the 1990s and early 2000s that the state’s intelligence apparatus was involved in covert monitoring of opposition leaders.
Critics argue that the practice undermines democratic norms and violates privacy rights. They also point to the broader pattern of alleged surveillance that has been linked to Modi’s rise to national prominence.
Supporters of Modi dismiss the allegations as politically motivated, asserting that any monitoring was carried out within the bounds of the law and for national security purposes. No formal investigation has yet been announced by the government.
The controversy has reignited debate over the balance between state security and individual privacy in India’s rapidly evolving political landscape.