‘Misused’ CBI should be under Lokpal: BSP

The Bahujan Samajwadi Party on Tuesday, accused the Center of misusing the CBI against UP Chief Minister Mayawati.

Zeenews Bureau

New Delhi: Launching a fierce verbal offensive in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, against an already cornered UPA government, the Bahujan Samajwadi Party accused the Centre of misusing the CBI against UP Chief Minister Mayawati.

Taking part in the debate on Lokpal Bill, BSP leader Dara Singh Chauhan alleged that Center has malicious intent while combating graft and termed the government’s version of Lokpal Bill as toothless.

He called for a strong anti-corruption bill and demanded that the CBI and Class C and D employees be kept within the purview of the bill.

Further, reiterating BSP’s commitment to curb corruption he said that the state government has acted as per the instructions of the Lokayukta.

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