Opposition slams misuse of CBI, ED in letter to PM
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition slams misuse of CBI, ED in letter to PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao was part of an Opposition team, including three other Chief Ministers, who wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in condemnation of the Central government misusing central investigative agencies to quell dissenters. “Blatant misuse of central agencies against the members of the Opposition appeared to suggest that the country had transitioned from being a democracy to an autocracy,” the letter stated. The letter highlighted several incidents of central agencies, such as the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate, repeatedly targeting Opposition leaders to erase their credibility in the public eye. “Out of the key politicians booked, arrested, raided or interrogated by the investigation agencies under your administration since 2014, the maximum belongs to the Opposition,” the letter read. Terming Sisodia’s arrest on February 26 a “witch-hunt”, done “without a shred of evidence against him,” the letter stated: “The allegations against Sisodia are outrightly baseless and smack of a political conspiracy.” “Interestingly, investigation agencies go slow in cases against Opposition politicians who join the BJP.

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Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
1 week, 2 days ago

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his allegations 'Waqf scam' against the state BJP chief were based on evidence and urged the Central government to order a CBI probe into the matter if the saffron party’s claims of innocence are true. These remarks came after the Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, dismissed Siddaramaiah and ruling Congress leaders' charges …

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row
1 month ago

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row

ABP News  

Gain Bitcoin Scam Case: The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation intensified their investigations into the alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scam involving Gaurav Mehta on Wednesday, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's explosive claims against Congress and NCP leaders. The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore …

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR
1 month ago

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR

Live Mint  

Maharashtra elections: The Central Bureau of Investigations started an investigation into the Bitcoin-based Ponzi “scam” as the agency looks into the accused persons for allegedly collecting 80,000 bitcoins and diverting the funds worth ₹6,606 crore through nine overseas firms to purchase properties abroad, reported the news agency ANI on Wednesday, November 20. The employee is allegedly linked to a Bitcoin …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends defamation notice to Indian Express: Read details
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends defamation notice to Indian Express: Read details

Op India  

On Friday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sent a legal notice to The Indian Express for publishing impugned defamatory news items against him regarding the alleged Sharada chit fund scam. Excerpt from Indian Express report Taking objection to this, Himanta Biswa Sarma in his legal notice to Indian Express sent through his lawyer Rajib Borpujari said that CM Sarma’s …

Ecostani | As ED action continues against opposition leaders during code of conduct, where is the level playing field
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ecostani | As ED action continues against opposition leaders during code of conduct, where is the level playing field

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, six days after the Election Commission announced the seven-phase schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Last week, the ED questioned Punjab excise department officials and Aam Aadmi Party’s Goa convener Amit Palekar, as well as three other party leaders. The ED has also registered a …

‘We don’t direct ED, others': PM Modi dismisses Oppn's ‘misuse of agencies’ charge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We don’t direct ED, others': PM Modi dismisses Oppn's ‘misuse of agencies’ charge

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that central agencies function independently, and dismissed the opposition's charge against the BJP-led Centre of ‘misusing’ agencies, who, opposition parties say, take action only against non-BJP leaders. The Prime Minister further said that of all the cases that the ED is currently investigating, ‘less than 3%’ are related to politics. On the opposition's …

‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election

Al Jazeera  

Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders. New Delhi, India – Indian investigators have raided multiple premises linked with a prominent rights activist in the national capital – a move that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s critics say is part of a pattern that has seen his government targeting political opponents …

95 pc cases filed by central probe agencies are against Oppn leaders, claims Sule citing data
11 months ago

95 pc cases filed by central probe agencies are against Oppn leaders, claims Sule citing data

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: NCP leader Supriya Sule on Wednesday claimed that as per the government data presented in Parliament, 95 per cent of the cases filed by the central probe agencies are against leaders of opposition parties. The Nationalist Congress Party MP was speaking to reporters outside her party office in south Mumbai after accompanying MLA Rohit Pawar till the entrance of …

CBI, ED have been asked to remain hyperactive against Opposition till Ram temple inauguration, alleges RJD
11 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI, ED have been asked to remain hyperactive against Opposition till Ram temple inauguration, alleges RJD

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on January 2 claimed to have "credible information" that the ED, CBI and Income Tax department have been asked by the Centre to be "hyperactive" against leaders opposed to BJP till Ram temple inauguration. "Prominent leaders who will be in the crosshairs include Tejashwi Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Hemant Soren and members of …

Land-for-jobs scam: CBI raids 9 locations in Bihar, Delhi linked to RJD leaders
1 year, 7 months ago

Land-for-jobs scam: CBI raids 9 locations in Bihar, Delhi linked to RJD leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted searches at nine locations in Bihar's Patna and Arrah linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders- MLA Kiran Devi and former MLA Arun Yadav in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam. The agency further stated that investigation has revealed that Lalu Prasad Yadav during the period 2007-08, when he was Minister of …

Tackling graft in a federal system
1 year, 8 months ago

Tackling graft in a federal system

Hindustan Times  

In a spirited defence of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the federal agency not to be deterred by attacks and criticism and continue to go after the corrupt. The investigating agency draws its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act and remains dependent on a working relationship between the Union government and …

ED conducts raids on alleged ‘illegal levy of ₹25 extorted for every tonne of coal transported in Chhattisgarh’
1 year, 8 months ago

ED conducts raids on alleged ‘illegal levy of ₹25 extorted for every tonne of coal transported in Chhattisgarh’

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on March 28 conducted searches in Raipur and Durg in connection with an alleged coal levy scam in Chhattisgarh, sources said. Paramilitary personnel could be seen at the residence of IAS officer Anil Kumar Tuteja, who is currently posted as Joint Secretary in the State’s Industry and Commerce Department, Raipur Mayor and senior Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar …

95% Of Political Leaders Investigated By CBI & ED Are Opposition Leaders : Non-BJP Parties Tell Supreme Court
1 year, 9 months ago

95% Of Political Leaders Investigated By CBI & ED Are Opposition Leaders : Non-BJP Parties Tell Supreme Court

Live Law  

In a significant step, fourteen political parties approached the Supreme Court against the alleged use of central investigating agencies such as Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation in arresting opposition political leaders and other citizens exercising their fundamental right to dissent and disagree with the present Union Government. The political parties forming the Petitioners are Indian National Congress, DMK, …

14 Oppn Parties Move SC Over ‘Misuse’ of Central Agencies, Case Hearing on April 5
1 year, 9 months ago

14 Oppn Parties Move SC Over ‘Misuse’ of Central Agencies, Case Hearing on April 5

News 18  

As many as 14 opposition parties, led by the Congress, moved the Supreme Court on Friday alleging the arbitrary use of central probe agencies against political opponents. Through the plea, several opposition parties are seeking guidelines for pre- and post-arrest that should be followed by central probe agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate. The …

14 Opposition parties move Supreme Court against ‘misuse’ of ED, CBI by government
1 year, 9 months ago

14 Opposition parties move Supreme Court against ‘misuse’ of ED, CBI by government

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court agreed on March 24 to hear a joint petition filed by 14 political parties led by the Indian National Congress against the Centre’s “arbitrary use” of Central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation to arrest and institute criminal proceedings against Opposition leaders who express their fundamental right to dissent or disagree with …

14 Opposition parties move SC over 'misuse' of Central probe agencies, hearing on April 5
1 year, 9 months ago

14 Opposition parties move SC over 'misuse' of Central probe agencies, hearing on April 5

India Today  

Fourteen opposition parties have moved the Supreme Court, alleging the misuse of central probe agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation to frame their leaders. Quoting the Opposition leaders, he said, “95% of misuse of agencies is against leaders of the Opposition and the conviction rate is 4 to 5%.” âšá️Today, 14 political parties file …

Opposition likely to file joint petition in court against misuse of agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition likely to file joint petition in court against misuse of agencies

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party, the Trinamool Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi are working closely together to stitch a non-BJP, non-Congress alliance, and as part of its first step, the parties are mulling to file petitions in courts against the misuse of investigating agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, sources said. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had reportedly written …

Activist Harsh Mander Under Scrutiny Again, MHA Recommends CBI Probe Into His NGO for 'FCRA Violation'
1 year, 9 months ago

Activist Harsh Mander Under Scrutiny Again, MHA Recommends CBI Probe Into His NGO for 'FCRA Violation'

News 18  

The ministry of home affairs has recommended a CBI probe into former bureaucrat-turned-activist Harsh Mander’s NGO for the alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution Act. According to officials, the Central Bureau of Investigation has been asked to launch an inquiry into Mander’s NGO, Aman Biradari, which is a “people’s campaign for a secular, peaceful, just and humane world” as per …

Probe agencies have no evidence against Sisodia only 'fabricated' stories: Raghav Chadha
1 year, 9 months ago

Probe agencies have no evidence against Sisodia only 'fabricated' stories: Raghav Chadha

The Hindu  

Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Friday claimed that the central probe agencies only have "malicious and fabricated stories" against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who has been arrested in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy, and have been asking him the same questions. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Chadha claimed the CBI and the …

BJP to tackle Opposition claims
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP to tackle Opposition claims

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Opposition tries to target the Narendra Modi government over the alleged misuse of the investigative agencies, the BJP has decided to take the fight to the rivals’ home turf. The BJP, sources said, will hold press conferences in at least nine states, including Telangana, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala and …

’Like Taliban, al-Qaeda...’: Sanjay Raut on ED-CBI raids against opposition
1 year, 9 months ago

’Like Taliban, al-Qaeda...’: Sanjay Raut on ED-CBI raids against opposition

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has spoken against "blatant misuse" of central agencies against the opposition and compared them with those by the al-Qaeda and Taliban "who use weapons to attack their opponents." While speaking to reporters, Raut said, "The way people like the Taliban and the al-Qaeda take up weapons in their hands to eliminate their opponents, in the …

Manish Sisodia arrest | Nine leaders write to PM Modi over ‘misuse of Central agencies’
1 year, 9 months ago

Manish Sisodia arrest | Nine leaders write to PM Modi over ‘misuse of Central agencies’

The Hindu  

Nine leaders from eight national parties, including Chief Ministers K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Bhagwant Singh Mann, have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the government of ‘misusing of Central agencies and office of Governor to settle scores with Opposition parties outside the electoral battlefield’. The other signatories to the letter were Bihar Deputy …

Kejriwal, Mamata among 9 Oppn leaders write to PM Modi against Sisodia’s arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Kejriwal, Mamata among 9 Oppn leaders write to PM Modi against Sisodia’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with eight Opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress's Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena ’s Uddhav Thackeray, NCP’s Sharad Pawar and BRS's K Chandrashekar Rao, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemning the arrest of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia by the Centreal Bureau of Investigation in the alleged liquor scam. The letter …

No action against corrupt politicians joining BJP: Oppn leaders write to PM over misuse of central agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

No action against corrupt politicians joining BJP: Oppn leaders write to PM over misuse of central agencies

India Today  

Alleging the misuse of central agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to frame their leaders, nine Opposition leaders have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that no action was taken against corrupt politicians who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Be it the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab, Telangana or …

To oppose or to support? Congress struggles for unified stance on Sisodia arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

To oppose or to support? Congress struggles for unified stance on Sisodia arrest

Live Mint  

Delhi deputy chief minister manish Sisodia's arrest have also showcased a spar of ideology in the grand old party-Indian National Congress. On Monday, Congress alleged that institutions like the ED, the CBI and the Income Tax Department have become instruments of "political vendetta" under the Narendra Modi government and opposition leaders are selectively targeted to destroy their reputation. Congress general …

Manish Sisodia’s arrest is a bid to divert attention from Adani scam: CPI(M)
1 year, 9 months ago

Manish Sisodia’s arrest is a bid to divert attention from Adani scam: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, is an effort to divert attention from growing questions on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with industrialist Gautam Adani, CPI Polit Bureau said in a statement in New Delhi. The party said that the arrest is …

\'Gave evasive replies, did not cooperate\': CBI on Manish Sisodia\'s arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

\'Gave evasive replies, did not cooperate\': CBI on Manish Sisodia\'s arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After arresting Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday said that the former was giving evasive replies and not cooperating in the investigation. Shortly before arriving at the CBI office for questioning, the Deputy Chief Minister said false cases are being lodged …

Leader from north Bengal under CBI scanner in recruitment scam: Officials
1 year, 10 months ago

Leader from north Bengal under CBI scanner in recruitment scam: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation is looking into the possible role played by an “influential political leader” from north Bengal in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. CBI officials familiar with the matter said that during interrogation, Kuntal Ghosh, Trinamool Congress youth wing leader who was …

Home Ministry sanctions prosecution of Manish Sisodia in 'collection of political intelligence' case
1 year, 10 months ago

Home Ministry sanctions prosecution of Manish Sisodia in 'collection of political intelligence' case

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry has given the Central Bureau of Investigation permission to prosecute Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with allegations of “snooping on political opponents through a specially designed feedback unit “. According to the CBI’s preliminary inquiry into the matter on a 2016 complaint from an official of the Delhi Directorate of Vigilance, the FBU …

Tell nation what CBI has found against Sisodia so far: AAP leaders protest against BJP
2 years, 3 months ago

Tell nation what CBI has found against Sisodia so far: AAP leaders protest against BJP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party held a protest on August 27 over CBI action against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and asked the BJP-led Centre to tell the nation what the probe agency found since it raided his residence and other locations last week. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party leaders and workers staged a protest near the AAP headquarters and chanted …

Centre misusing ED, CBI to target Oppn leaders: Harish
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre misusing ED, CBI to target Oppn leaders: Harish

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Finance minister T. Harish Rao lashed out at the BJP-led government at the Centre accusing it of misusing Central investigation agencies like the CBI and ED to target Opposition parties. Speaking to the media here on Friday, Harish Rao took strong exception to BJP leaders issuing statements to media that the CBI would soon issue notices to TRS MLC …

CBI FIR fake, Centre acting like \'serial killer\' to eliminate state govts: Sisodia
2 years, 3 months ago

CBI FIR fake, Centre acting like \'serial killer\' to eliminate state govts: Sisodia

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The BJP-led Centre is acting like a serial killer to eliminate state governments, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed on Friday, as he termed the CBI FIR against him "completely fake" and based on "mere sources". The deputy chief minister, who is an accused in the CBI case related to the Delhi government's excise policy, said Prime …

Two days after CBI raids on Manish Sisodia, Opposition corners AAP on alleged graft
2 years, 4 months ago

Two days after CBI raids on Manish Sisodia, Opposition corners AAP on alleged graft

The Hindu  

The Opposition parties attacked AAP on Sunday, saying that it should not use Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s Education Ministry portfolio to shield him from allegations of graft in the Excise Department of which he is also the Minister. Since Friday’s CBI raids against Mr. Sisodia in connection with a case alleging irregularities in the State government’s now-withdrawn Delhi Excise …

Birbhum killings: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe; TMC questions central agency's impartiality
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum killings: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe; TMC questions central agency's impartiality

Firstpost  

Opposition parties have welcomed the high court order for CBI investigation into the Birbhum killings Kolkata: Observing that the killing of eight people in Birbhum district earlier this week has shaken the conscience of society, the Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the CBI to take over the investigation into the case from the SIT formed by the West Bengal …

Submitted 'evidence' to PMO on misuse of power by Central agencies: Sanjay Raut, says 'game has begun'
2 years, 9 months ago

Submitted 'evidence' to PMO on misuse of power by Central agencies: Sanjay Raut, says 'game has begun'

India TV News  

Highlights Raut had in the past alleged that Central agencies were being misused against BJP opponents Raut had accused the ED of threatening people Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said he had submitted "evidence" to the Prime Minister's Office on how Central agencies are misusing powers "selectively" against few persons and how some officials are engaged in “extortion …

Bitcoin scam allegations will boomerang on Cong.: CM
3 years, 1 month ago

Bitcoin scam allegations will boomerang on Cong.: CM

The Hindu  

Launching a counter-attack on Congress which has accused the BJP government of trying to protect prominent politicians in the alleged bitcoin scam, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said such ‘baseless’ allegations will boomerang on the party and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah. Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister said that the key accused in the case, hacker Sri …

BJP takes ED, CBI at its behest; using central agencies to threaten Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena
3 years, 3 months ago

BJP takes ED, CBI at its behest; using central agencies to threaten Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is using the central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation to threaten the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, alleged Saamana editorial on Tuesday. The Shiv Sena's mouthpiece said that BJP leaders in Maharashtra think that central investigation agencies like ED, CBI are in their pockets and at their behest, they can …

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