Govt using CBI as a 'private militia': BJP

BJP has alleged the Prime Minister was aware of the anomalies in coal blocks allocations and is culpable as he had held the Coal portfolio from 2006-09 when the controversial deals were made.

“The Prime Minister is either ignorant or the stand on CBI has been taken in a state of panic. Economic decisions should be subject to public scrutiny,” BJP said.

Lekhi alleged Congress has misused CBI, spoiled its image and acted in a manner that compromised its autonomy.

BJP said the PM should have given suggestions for making CBI autonomous.