CBI Caged Parrot: AAP Cites SC Remarks to Seek Amit Shah's Resignation

CBI vs Supreme Court: A tale of two verdicts

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has found itself in the eye of a political storm after the Supreme Court (SC) made some strong remarks about the agency's functioning. The apex court had pulled up the CBI for its handling of the coal scam case, saying that it was acting like a "caged parrot" and not conducting a fair probe.

The court's remarks have given the opposition parties a fresh opportunity to attack the Narendra Modi government, which has been criticized for its handling of the CBI. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been particularly vocal in its demands for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, who oversees the CBI.

AAP cites SC remarks to seek Amit Shah's resignation

The AAP has cited the SC's remarks to demand the resignation of Amit Shah. The party has argued that the court's observations have exposed the "nexus" between the CBI and the BJP-led government.

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has said that the SC's remarks have "vindicated" the party's stand on the CBI. He has alleged that the agency has been used by the government to target its political opponents.

BJP defends CBI, attacks AAP

The BJP has defended the CBI and hit out at the AAP for its "baseless" allegations. The party has said that the CBI is an independent agency and that the government does not interfere in its functioning.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has accused the AAP of trying to "politicize" the CBI issue. He has said that the party is making these allegations because it is "afraid" of the CBI's investigations into its own leaders.

CBI's checkered past

The CBI has a checkered past and has been accused of being used by the government to target its political opponents. The agency has also been criticized for its slow pace of investigations and its low conviction rate.

In the coal scam case, the SC had criticized the CBI for not filing a closure report on time. The court had also said that the CBI had not done a proper investigation and had not questioned important witnesses.

Conclusion

The CBI's functioning has come under scrutiny after the SC's remarks. The opposition parties have used the court's observations to demand the resignation of Amit Shah. The BJP has defended the CBI and hit out at the AAP for its "baseless" allegations.

It remains to be seen how the CBI will respond to the SC's remarks. The agency has been under pressure to improve its functioning and to conduct fair and impartial investigations.