Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47am on 01 Apr 2024,Monday Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi refuted claims by the opposition that central agencies are being misused by the BJP-led government, stating that they operate independently. In an interview with Thanthi TV, he emphasized the agencies' autonomy, stating they are evaluated by judicial standards. Addressing concerns of bias, he highlighted that less than 3% of cases pursued by the Enforcement Directorate involve politicians. Modi asserted that regardless of political affiliation, agencies follow the same procedures. He also criticized past governments for hindering anti-corruption efforts and affirmed the BJP's commitment to combating corruption.