Rahul Gandhi records dissent over CBI Director selection process
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, formally wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recording his dissent over the proceedings of the high-powered committee tasked with recommending the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Gandhi alleged that the selection process has been reduced to a formality designed to install a pre-decided candidate, raising serious questions about institutional independence.
Key Allegations in Gandhi's Letter
Gandhi's letter levels a pointed charge of
