In a significant move, the Karnataka government has withdrawn its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to operate within the state, describing the agency as “biased.”
In a significant move, the Karnataka government has withdrawn its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to operate within the state describing the agency as “biased.”
New Delhi: arnataka government has withdrawn its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to operate within the state describing the agency as “biased.” This decision, made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, comes amid mounting controversies regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).New Delhi:Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil announced the revocation, explaining that the notification permitting the CBI to investigate criminal cases under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, has been rescinded. He stressed that the decision stems from concerns over the CBI’s perceived misuse of its powers and inadequate progress in ongoing investigations, particularly in the mining sector.
Patil pointed out that the CBI has been slow to file chargesheets in numerous cases and has shown a lack of initiative in pursuing significant issues. “It is evident that the CBI, or the central government, is not utilizing their resources effectively,” he remarked.Despite the escalating scrutiny surrounding the MUDA controversy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly stated he has no intention of resigning. He questioned the rationale behind stepping down, drawing comparisons to former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who has also faced allegations without resigning.Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar characterized the situation as mere “political drama,” reinforcing that there is no cause for the Chief Minister’s resignation, particularly when several leaders from the opposing BJP party have not stepped down despite facing their own allegations.This development signals a deepening rift between the Karnataka government and central authorities, as the state asserts its stance against perceived federal overreach.
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