Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed strong dissent over the selection process for the next CBI director, accusing the government of reducing it to a mere formality.
Gandhi, in a two-page dissent note, alleged that he was not provided with crucial 360-degree reports on eligible candidates, forcing him to question the fairness of the process.
The senior Congress leader accused the government of repeatedly misusing the CBI to target political opponents, journalists, and critics.
A list of senior IPS officers was prepared by the department of personnel and training (DoPT) for the high-powered committee to consider for the coveted post.
The incumbent CBI director, Praveen Sood, will step down on May 24, after an extended tenure.
