How is BJP accused of misusing Central agencies in poll-bound States
Congress accuses BJP of misusing Central agencies in poll-bound States and urges EC to intervene to ensure a level playing field.
- The Congress party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing central agencies, such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Income Tax Department, in states where elections are due.
- According to the Congress, the BJP is using these agencies to mount pressure on opposition leaders and parties, intimidating them and disrupting their election campaigns.
- The party has claimed that these agencies are being misused to target opposition leaders with false cases and investigations, which negatively impact their image and electoral prospects.
- The Congress has urged the Election Commission (EC) to intervene and ensure a level playing field for all political parties.
- They have asked the EC to monitor the actions of central agencies during the election period to prevent undue advantage for the ruling party.
- The Congress has also highlighted specific cases where it believes central agencies were misused, including instances in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
- The party argues that the misuse of central agencies undermines the democratic process by creating an unequal and unfair playing field for political parties in poll-bound states.
- By urging the EC to intervene, the Congress hopes to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and ensure a fair and transparent election.
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