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The state governments of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal have withdrawn their “general consent” to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct raids and investigations. While the Opposition alleged that states were losing faith in central agencies due to their “misuse” by the Narendra Modi government, the ruling BJP dubbed the move a “clear mala fide exercise of power” by “corrupt parties” to protect their interests.
The CBI or any other central government agency established under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act will now need prior consent of the respective state government to conduct investigation in these states.
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