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Government rejects claims of using citizen data for elections


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  Government Spokesperson, Mustafa Baitas dismissed claims that the government is using data from social program beneficiaries for electoral purposes, calling it "irrelevant." In his weekly press briefing,

The article from MSN discusses the Indian government's response to allegations made by opposition parties regarding the misuse of citizen data for electoral purposes. The government has categorically denied these claims, asserting that there is no evidence to support the accusations that personal data collected through various government schemes is being used to manipulate elections. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology emphasized that stringent data protection laws are in place to safeguard citizens' information. Furthermore, the government highlighted its commitment to transparency and the integrity of the electoral process, stating that any data collected is used solely for the intended welfare schemes and not for political gains. This comes amidst growing concerns over data privacy and the potential for data misuse in the digital age, with opposition leaders calling for an independent investigation into these practices.

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