Haldwani MLA Sumit Hridayesh Threatens Self-Immolation Over Alleged Phone Tapping
Congress MLA Sumit Hridayesh has alleged a gang is tapping phones of senior party leaders including Harish Rawat, and threatened to immolate himself during the Gairsain Assembly session if no action is taken.
Current Summary
Congress MLA from Haldwani, Sumit Hridayesh, told a press conference on Wednesday that a gang is hacking the phones of politicians and their families, naming former chief minister Harish Rawat and party election campaign committee chairman Pritam Singh as targets. He alleged the leaked conversations could be used for 'tactical moves' against the party in elections, and said he would commit self-immolation during the Assembly's upcoming session in Gairsain if authorities do not act. Hridayesh accused two individuals, to whom he had briefly given his phone, of being complicit, and said he filed a police complaint against them on April 24 last year that went unactioned. He expressed concern for the safety of his wife and 15-year-old daughter, and said he does not believe the state government is behind the alleged tapping, citing his personal relationship with the chief minister. He declined to name the alleged hackers. Harish Rawat, one of the named targets, has since called the allegations extremely concerning and urged Hridayesh to approach the matter with patience, courage and composure.
What We Know
- Hridayesh made the allegation at a Haldwani press conference on Wednesday, October 14.
- He named Harish Rawat and Pritam Singh as alleged targets of phone tapping.
- He said he filed a police complaint on April 24 last year against two individuals he suspects, with no action taken since.
- He threatened to immolate himself during the Assembly's Gairsain session if the matter is not addressed.
- Former chief minister Harish Rawat has called the allegations extremely concerning and urged Hridayesh to face the situation with patience, courage and composure.
What Is Still Unclear
- The identity of the alleged hackers, which Hridayesh declined to disclose.
- Whether any evidence of phone tapping exists.
- Any response from the state government or police to the renewed allegation.
What Changed
- 15 Oct, 02:10 amFormer chief minister Harish Rawat has responded to Hridayesh's allegations, calling them extremely concerning and urging the MLA to face the situation with patience, courage and composure.
- 14 Oct, 08:11 pmSignal detected: Haldwani MLA Sumit Hridayesh Threatens Self-Immolation Over Alleged Phone Tapping