Rahul Gandhi Condemns CBI Director Selection Process as 'Biased Exercise'

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has accused the government of reducing the CBI director selection process to a mere formality, issuing a strong dissent note during the high-powered panel meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gandhi argues that crucial information has been withheld from the Selection Committee, effectively turning the role of the Leader of Opposition into a 'rubber stamp' and undermining his constitutional duty. He criticized the government's tactics, claiming they target political opponents and critics using the investigative agency.

The meeting, attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant among others, discussed the selection of the next CBI director from a list of senior IPS officers. The decision is anticipated soon, with notable candidates like Parag Jain and Praveer Ranjan being considered. Gandhi's criticism stands as a call for transparency and integrity in the process.

(With inputs from agencies.)