Government rejects former CBI director charges of Political pressure

New Delhi: The Government has rejected former CBI director U S Mishra’s allegation about political pressure in investigation of disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati.
“As far as CBI is concerned, it is an independent organisation that has been working within its domain and (there is) no political interference from our government,” Minister of State for PMO V Narayanasamy said.
BJP, however, reiterated its charges that CBI was being “misused” by the Government and the fresh allegations only buttresses such views.
“We have been saying right from day one that CBI is being misused from time to time to harass political opponents to win over allies, and keep them under control. CBI has been converted into Congress Bureau of Investigation,” senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu told reporters outside Parliament House.
Mishra had told a news channel on Thursday that “when we investigate cases against prominent political leaders, there are some influences to keep the progress report pending or present in a certain way”.