How is the Modi government perceived to be impacting the RTI Act
Kharge accuses the Modi government of weakening the RTI Act under the guise of data protection.
1. The Modi government has been accused of diluting the RTI Act by amending rules which impact the functioning of the transparency law.
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2. Critics argue that the government's emphasis on data protection is being used as a pretext to limit the scope and effectiveness of the Right to Information Act.
3. There have been concerns raised about the appointment process of information commissioners and the potential for political interference in their functioning.
4. The government's approach towards transparency and accountability has been questioned, with accusations of attempting to undermine the independence of the Central Information Commission.
5. These actions have led to criticism from opposition parties and civil society organizations, who claim that the Modi government is weakening the RTI Act.
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