US EditionRahul Gandhi Challenges Modi on Foreign Surveillance Risks
Gandhi said the government has not said whether 10 lakh Chinese cameras now in use are secure and accused it of hiding surveillance risks.
- On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged the Modi government risks national security by concealing foreign surveillance realities through Chinese cameras installed at vital locations, claiming officials attempt to "cover up its own failures."
- During Lok Sabha proceedings, Gandhi questioned the origin of surveillance equipment and foreign artificial intelligence platforms, noting the Ministry of Electronics and IT provided unsatisfactory responses to his inquiries.
- Gandhi stated, "The ministry's response contained no figures, no answers-- not even the name of a single platform," while highlighting that banned Chinese apps persist under altered names.
- Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada defended the government's approach, citing the Telecommunication Act, 2023, Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2022, and mandatory Essential Requirements for CCTVs as security measures.
- Despite a recent public ban on Chinese CCTV cameras, Gandhi emphasized these devices remain installed inside government buildings, leaving uncertainty five years after initial risk acknowledgments.
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Govt hiding reality of foreign surveillance via CCTVs, apps; people's security at risk: Rahul
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Modi government is putting the security of every Indian at risk by attempting to “cover up its own failures” and concealing the reality of foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras installed at vital locations. “This is a deliberate conspiracy to keep India […]
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The Economic TimesGovt hiding reality of foreign surveillance via CCTVs, apps; people's security at risk: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of jeopardizing national security by allegedly covering up failures and concealing foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras at vital locations. He claimed the government's response to his parliamentary questions on camera origins, security certifications, and AI platforms processing sensitive data was evasive, providing no concrete answers.
Govt hiding reality of foreign surveillance via CCTVs, apps; people’s security at risk: Rahul - The Tribune
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Modi government was putting the security of every Indian at risk by attempting to “cover up its own failures” and concealing the reality of foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras installed at vital locations.
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi on Foreign Surveillance Risks
Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of compromising India's security by concealing issues related to foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras. He expressed concerns over the continued use of banned technology and data processing by foreign AI platforms, questioning the government's transparency and policies on national security.
Govt hiding reality of foreign surveillance via CCTVs, apps; people’s security at risk: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday alleged that the Modi government is putting the security of every Indian at risk by attempting to “cover up its own failures” and concealing the reality of foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras installed at vital locations. “This is a deliberate conspiracy to keep India in the dark,” he said in a post in Hindi on Facebook. Gandhi said the government recently banned the public use of Chinese…
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