Undeclared emergency
The incidents that took place on Tuesday midnight are testimony to the fact that a caged parrot such as CBI can never succeed in superseding its bosses. The department lies paralyzed since then. CBI chief Verma showed interest in investigating Rafale deal has been sent home. An incharge officer has replaced him for the time being. The government is snooping on the warring CBI officers. They have been treated very badly. This fight, earlier perceived to be between two officers has turned into a major issue involving the central government. Rakesh Asthana was appointed to work in favour of the government. Modi government had foreseen the chances of Rafael issue getting into the hands of CBI. Hence Asthana was brought in to occupy a powerful chair much before to do the necessary firefighting.
Asthana has been facing charges of corruption even before. After joining CBI Asthana began to work like an extended arm of the government. He exhibited non-cooperation pertaining to issues that involved government. The CBI began to probe a complaint against Asthana alleging the officer having received bribe from a renowned meat exporter. Obviously, the government did not want any probe against Asthana. CBI chief Alok Verma had all constitutional powers to probe this complaint. But Asthana had high connections. How does one check the veracity of investigation when the complaint is against a highly placed person who has to do the job of probing such complaints?
Hence the government should have sent Asthana on leave when the allegations were made against him. Instead, the government stood in his support. Why should the government adapt soft stance against an officer who is facing corruption charges? Is the government also a party to this transaction? Why should the government interfere with the investigation? By sending both officers on leave the government has set of to solve both roadblocks in its way. How can Alok Verma’s complaint against subordinate be deemed as a personal one? The victim has already complained against Asthana.
An investigation to prove this complaint should not be deemed as a personal difference between two officers. Sending Asthana home is one thing, but to send Alok Verma on compulsory leave for having discharged his duties is an inappropriate step. This lacks proper reasoning. Under the guise of sending Asthana home the government actually wanted to send Alok Verma on leave. Because Verma headphone interest in probing the Rafael case and had begin to collect documents regarding this deal. should the CBI seriously probe Rafael deal the government is apprehensive that a lot of heads main roll in this case.
In this context, the disagreement between two officers has been projected as scuffle and both have been sent home. The government is not empowered to act on CBI directly. But this midnight operation goes to prove the government is very scared at the moment. Till recently people would only allege that the government was using investigating Agencies to settle scores on its enemies. If one had a closer look at the rates conducted across the nation 20 allegations sounded partially true sometimes. The government has taken one step further in this regard. It has proceeded to finish the CBI which was going to raise its paw against the government. This is for the first time in the history of this nation that an operation of this nature against an investigative agency has taken place. This goes to show we do not have a functioning democracy in this country. government has suffered for the loss of loss of face by trying to snoop on Alok Verma by placing four intelligence officers near his house.
What is the need for the government to spy on Alok Verma? Who ordered the intelligence officers to stand guard outside his house? having destroyed the economy of the country in the last 4 years, the Modi government is out to destruct every functioning government department. It has interfered with the defence matters and even used Army to reach its own ends. It has interviewed with the Judiciary system as well. It succeeded in bringing the government friendly judge to further its own interest in the highest court of this country. IT officers were used to shut the opposition. It threatened the media Agencies that published on save reports about its functioning. Now it is out to destroy a premier investigating agency like CBI. this is the action government is out to take against Agencies that are going to lawfully investigate into its functioning. All these development are an indication that a person is perceived to be bigger than the nation. This is an indication that in the coming days the government may even use agencies like RAW to suit its agenda. After all these are we to believe there is no emergency situation in this country?
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PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.
In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains, and reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure.
"Spoke with President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia," the prime minister said in a post on 'X'.
"Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains," he said.
The prime minister also appreciated Iran's continued support for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran.
This was the second telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Modi and the Iranian President since the present conflict started on February 28.
On March 12, President Pezeshkian briefed Prime Minister Modi on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region.
The prime minister had expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India's consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, drawing retaliation from Iran which targeted its neighbours and Israel.
Iran also controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the world's energy is transported. Since the conflict, very few ships have been allowed by Iran to cross it.
PM Modi has also spoken to a number of world leaders since the conflict started. These include leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, France and Malaysia.
