NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday gave a strong dissent note on the process of selection of the next CBI director during a meeting of the high-powered panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said he does not want to be a part of a “biased exercise”.In his two-page dissent note, he alleged that the govt has reduced the selection process to a mere formality and the leader of opposition (LoP) cannot be a rubber stamp.”By denying the Selection Committee crucial information, the govt has reduced it to a mere formality. The leader of opposition is not a rubber stamp.”I cannot abdicate my constitutional duty by participating in this biased exercise. I, therefore, dissent in the strongest terms,” Gandhi said in his dissent note submitted to the prime minister during the meeting.The PM-led panel which met at the 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence of the prime minister, has Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Gandhi as members.Gandhi also accused the govt of misusing the premier investigative agency to target opposition leaders, journalists and critics.”I write to you in your capacity as Chairperson of the Committee constituted to recommend the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to record my dissent with its proceedings. Your govt has repeatedly misused the CBI, intended to be India’s premier investigative agency, to target political opponents, journalists and critics.”It is to prevent such institutional capture that the Leader of Opposition is included in the Selection Committee. Regrettably, you have continued to deny me any meaningful role in the process,” he said in his dissent note.The LoP said that despite repeated written requests, he has not been provided with the self-appraisal reports or 360-degree reports of the eligible candidates.”Instead, I was expected to examine the appraisal records of sixty-nine candidates for the first time during the Committee meeting. The 360-degree reports were denied to me outright,” he said. Talks to pick CBI chief conclude in just 5 minutes Sources said since Rahul Gandhi did not participate in the discussion on the names, the meeting was over in five minutes. The remaining 35 minutes were spent on asking questions about Iran and other issues. Rahul said this deliberate denial of information, without legal basis, made a mockery of the selection process and would ensure that only “your pre-decided candidate is selected”. Rahul said on X: “In his post on X, he said, “I cannot abdicate my constitutional duty by participating in a biased exercise. The Leader of Opposition is not a rubber stamp.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRahul Gandhi Submits Dissent Note On CBI Chief Selection After Key Meet At PM Modi’s Residence‘India Should Not Close Doors For Dialogue With Pakistan’: RSS General Secretary HosabaleVijay Appoints Astrologer As OSD In Tamil Nadu Govt, TVK Allies Call It ‘Unacceptable’Kerala CM Race Heats Up, KC Venugopal Emerges Frontrunner As Rahul Gandhi Holds KeyNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled: NTA Confirms WhatsApp Leak, Announces Refunds & CBI ProbeVijay Meets AIADMK Rebels As EPS Faces Internal Revolt Before Key Assembly VoteIndia Has 60 Days Of Crude Oil LNG; 45 Days Of LPG; Oil Firms Losing ₹1,000 Cr A Day: Hardeep PuriNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled After Leak Verified; NTA Promises Fair Re-Exam For Students | WatchMEA Slams China Over Pakistan Support, Says Shielding Terror Hurts Reputation | WatchSri Lanka Navy Arrests 6 Indian Fishermen, TN CM Vijay Writes To Jaishankar Seeking Their Release123PhotostoriesWalking 10,000 steps every day? Orthopedic doctors reveal when this popular fitness goal may secretly damage your knees and jointsMorning affirmation at 5 AM: Fuel your mind with positivity earlyAlia Bhatt adds a desi twist to Cannes 2026 with a custom dupatta on her breathtaking coral gownWhy you feel constantly drained: 10 signs your soul needs healing9 facts about snow leopards that explain why they are called the ‘ghosts of the mountains’5 Cannes Film Festival 2026 fashion rules celebrities can’t afford to ignoreKim Kardashian and Pete Davidson: Inside the high-profile romance and break-up5 mistakes you’re making if Chikmagalur isn’t in your summer itineraryTraditional Indian home features that deserve a comeback in modern livingFrom lawsuits to public feuds: Controversies that kept Johnny Depp in headlines123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultRaj SinghBandi Sanjay KumarPune child rape-murder caseLPG stockNEET exam cancelledModi on Gold and WFHTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday gave a strong dissent note on the process of selection of the next CBI director during a meeting of the high-powered panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said he does not want to be a part of a “biased exercise”.In his two-page dissent note, he alleged that the govt has reduced the selection process to a mere formality and the leader of opposition (LoP) cannot be a rubber stamp.“By denying the Selection Committee crucial information, the govt has reduced it to a mere formality. The leader of opposition is not a rubber stamp.“I cannot abdicate my constitutional duty by participating in this biased exercise. I, therefore, dissent in the strongest terms,” Gandhi said in his dissent note submitted to the prime minister during the meeting.The PM-led panel which met at the 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence of the prime minister, has Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Gandhi as members.Gandhi also accused the govt of misusing the premier investigative agency to target opposition leaders, journalists and critics.“I write to you in your capacity as Chairperson of the Committee constituted to recommend the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to record my dissent with its proceedings. Your govt has repeatedly misused the CBI, intended to be India’s premier investigative agency, to target political opponents, journalists and critics.“It is to prevent such institutional capture that the Leader of Opposition is included in the Selection Committee. Regrettably, you have continued to deny me any meaningful role in the process,” he said in his dissent note.The LoP said that despite repeated written requests, he has not been provided with the self-appraisal reports or 360-degree reports of the eligible candidates.“Instead, I was expected to examine the appraisal records of sixty-nine candidates for the first time during the Committee meeting. The 360-degree reports were denied to me outright,” he said.
Talks to pick CBI chief conclude in just 5 minutes
Sources said since Rahul Gandhi did not participate in the discussion on the names, the meeting was over in five minutes. The remaining 35 minutes were spent on asking questions about Iran and other issues. Rahul said this deliberate denial of information, without legal basis, made a mockery of the selection process and would ensure that only “your pre-decided candidate is selected”. Rahul said on X: “In his post on X, he said, “I cannot abdicate my constitutional duty by participating in a biased exercise. The Leader of Opposition is not a rubber stamp.”
