Ashok Gehlot Implicated in Phone Tapping Controversy by Ex-OSD

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has been implicated by his ex-OSD, Lokesh Sharma, in a phone-tapping controversy during the 2020 political crisis. Sharma, questioned by Delhi Police, claims that Gehlot provided him with call recordings to circulate. This marks a shift from Sharma's earlier stance, and he suggests Gehlot should be interrogated.

In a development that could land former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in trouble, his ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma has held him responsible for phone tapping during the political crisis in the state in 2020.

Sharma stated Gehlot should be interrogated regarding the matter.

Delhi Police questioned Sharma on Wednesday in connection with the phone-tapping case lodged on a complaint by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Sharma submitted a seven-page written statement detailing the events of July 16, 2020, when he received a pen drive containing call recordings from Gehlot.

In a shift from his previous stance, Sharma now claims Gehlot was responsible for the call interceptions. He asserted the need for Gehlot to be summoned for questioning to disclose whether the interceptions were legal or illegal.

(With inputs from agencies.)