Narendra Modi Government Using CBI, ED to Target P Chidambaram, Says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using the CBI and ED and "sections of a spineless media" to character assassinate the Rajya Sabha member.

Politics IANS|
Narendra Modi Government Using CBI, ED to Target P Chidambaram, Says Rahul Gandhi
File image of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi | (Photo Credits: PTI)

New Delhi, August 21: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using the CBI and ED and "sections of a spineless media" to character assassinate the Rajya Sabha member.

His remarks came as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) visited Chidambaram's residence four times following the Delhi High Court's rejection of his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media money laundering case. However, there's no trace of him. The Delhi High Court passed the order on Tuesday. P Chidambaram Gets No Immediate Relief From Supreme Court, ED Issues Lookout Notice Against Former FM.

"Modi's government is using the ED, CBI and sections of a spineless media to character assassinate Chidambaram. I strongly condemn this disgraceful misuse of power," Gandhi tweeted.

A four-member CBI and ED team visited Chidambaram's residence twice on Wednesday and asked his staff about his whereabouts.

A CBI team on Tuesday night pasted a notice on Chidambaram's residence asking him to appear before the investigation officer "within two hours".  Chidambaram's lawyers have taken the issue to the Supreme Court.

The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as Finance Minister. The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 21, 2019 03:11 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

IPL Auction 2025 Live
IPL Auction 2025 Live
  • INR
  • USD
  • EUR
View all
City Petrol Diesel
New Delhi 96.72 89.62
Kolkata 106.03 92.76
Mumbai 106.31 94.27
Chennai 102.74 94.33
View all
Currency Price Change