"CBI Biased": Karnataka Withdraws Agency's Permission To Probe Cases In State
NDTV
The Karnataka Law Minister ruled out any connection between revoking the CBI's permission to operate in the state and the MUDA land scam allegations.
Karnataka on Friday withdrew open consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct inquiries within its territory. Law Minister HK Patil said the state wished to flag "biased" actions of CBI - which the opposition claims is ordered by the Bharatiya Janata Party to target its leaders, particularly before elections - and ruled out any link to land scam allegations facing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
"We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the agency. They are biased... that is why are taking this decision."
"This is not because of MUDA (land scam)..." Mr Patil said at a press briefing, emphasising, "Whole Cabinet expresses solidarity with Chief Minister... we have encouraged him to fight back."
