Kharge said that the govt’s actions indicate that it is scared of having the CBI headed by an Independent Director.
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On Alok Verma’s Sacking, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy Says Learn From Emergency, Can’t Circumvent Constitution
Swamy also agreed with Patnaik’s statement that there were no evidence of corruption against Verma.
Time Has Come For CBI to be Insulated From Political Executive: Former CJI RM Lodha
He added, “As long as the political executive continues to have control, whoever is in power, these types of things will occur.”
Another Step In The Cavalier Destruction Of Institutions: Pratap Bhanu Mehta
Viewing Alok Verma’s removal in light of the “factually-incorrect” Rafale verdict, he says, “the biggest casualty of this affair has been the Supreme Court’s authority.”
CVC Should Have Resigned on His Own After Supreme Court Verdict: Congress
“Many aspects of the illegal midnight operation are still shrouded in mystery. What business did the CVC have to reach the CBI headquarters?” the party asked.
CBI Repeatedly Misused by Modi Govt For Political Gains: Mamata Banerjee
“The BJP is destroying institutions like the CBI and the RBI,” the Trinamool Congress supremo added.
Read Alok Verma’s Resignation: Decisions Taken Yesterday Not a Reflection on Me But on How Future Govts Will Treat CBI
“This is a moment for collective introspection, to state the least.”
‘What Was the Difficulty in Not Asking Alok Verma to Explain?’: Subramanian Swamy Blasts PM Modi-led Selection Committee
He also said, “It is elementary that whenever a charge is made against somebody, he should be given an opportunity to defend himself.”
PM Modi Too Afraid of Investigation Either by CBI Director or JPC: Congress
Anand Sharma alleged the prime minister was stopping the CBI from investigating himself and his ministers.
Alok Verma Breaks Silence, Says Transferred on Basis of False, Unsubstantiated Allegations
“I have tried to uphold the integrity of the institution while attempts were being made to destroy it,” he added.