Amid rising tensions ahead of key state elections, Pappu Yadav has thrown down the gauntlet to the Modi government, exposing what he terms the ‘election-specific activation’ of ED and CBI. In a no-holds-barred interview, the maverick politician laid bare a disturbing trend: investigative blitzkriegs perfectly synced with poll schedules.
Yadav backed his claims with data, noting a 300% spike in ED cases against opposition figures in the last six months alone. ‘Coincidence? I think not,’ he said wryly, pointing to languishing files against BJP affiliates. This disparity, he argued, erodes public faith in institutions meant to uphold justice.
The broader context reveals a strategy honed over multiple election cycles. Post-2019 Lok Sabha polls, similar accusations surfaced, leading to Supreme Court observations on agency autonomy. Yet, Yadav contends, little has changed, with agencies now operating as extensions of political will.
Stakes are high for 2024 state polls, where Yadav’s Bihar base could swing outcomes. His critique has sparked nationwide discourse, with activists and former officials echoing concerns over ‘chilling effects’ on political freedoms. Digital platforms are flooded with memes and analyses amplifying his message.
In closing, Yadav urged citizens to vote against ‘fear-mongering machinery.’ Whether his words translate to electoral momentum remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the debate on weaponized probes has been reignited, challenging the government to prove its commitment to level playing fields.