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Stung by repeated accusations that the Congress government is behind phone
and facsimile taps, its Home Minster Jana Reddy dared the opposition to
back their allegations with proof. He said that on the basis of sufficient
proof, his ministry would not hesitate to use all and every available legal
measures. He expressed anguish that senior politicians are making
irresponsible statements despite being aware of the conditions under which
governments usually resort to putting taps on phones. He said taps are the
method of last resort which the government turns to incase of apprehending
those who indulge in anti-national activities. He said he was very
confident that the current government would not indulge in any such
activities that would cause embarrassment to its leadership. He was
particularly severe on the PRP for making accusations without any
substantial proof. He said most of the accusations were knee-jerk reactions
aimed at garnering publicity.
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