Bihar CM Nitish Kumar echoing the opposition’s demand for a probe into Pegasus snooping is embarrassing for Modi government. Its cussed refusal to order an investigation or even debate in Parliament reflects an ostrich mindset. This scandal can’t be brushed under the carpet as it’ll keep surfacing across the world.
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