New Delhi, October 24: In the middle of the intense feud between the top CBI bosses, Alok Verma and special director, Rakesh Asthana, the Cabinet Committee has appointed M Nageshwar Rao as interim director of the investigative agency.  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has shared his views on the matter and has tweeted saying, "What are the reasons for sending CBI director on leave? Under which law did the Modi govt get the authority to initiate action against the chief of an investigating agency appointed as per the Lokpal Act? What is Modi govt trying to hide?"  CBI vs CBI: Top Boss Alok Verma Moves Supreme Court Against Order On Him Being Sent On Leave.

According to the latest update, Alok Verma, has moved the Supreme Court against the order on him being sent on leave. His plea will be heard by the apex court on Friday.  M Nageshwar Rao Appointed as CBI Interim Director, Top Bosses Alok Verma & Rakesh Asthana Sent on Leave, Delhi HQ Sealed.

Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana have been sent on leave amid the ongoing spat between them while M Nageshwar Rao has taken charge as interim director of CBI. While there were reports that Verma and Asthana have been removed, sources in the probe agency quoted by media reports said that the two have not been removed as of now, but have been divested of all powers of supervision.

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