CBI raids: Opposition MPs write to PM accusing govt of ‘intimidation’ and ‘coercion’

Accusing the govt of "gross abuse of power" over the CBI raids, at the residence of lawyer Indira Jaising and offices of Lawyers Collective, a group of opposition MPs on Thursday, wrote to PM Narendra Modi to "halt such act of coercion and intimidation".

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The CBI raids at advocate Indira Jaising’s residence began at 5 am on Thursday. (Express photo/Tashi Tobgyal)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches at Jaising’s residence and offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by Grover, a noted lawyer, who has been booked by the agency for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) in receiving foreign aid.

The searches are taking place at the Nizamuddin residence and office of Jaising, the office of the NGO in Jangpura and an office in Mumbai from 5.00 am, officials said.

“This, latest in a long line of coercion and intimidation of Ms Jaising and Mr Grover, is nothing short of a brute show of intimidation as well as a gross abuse of power,” the letter signed by Congress, TMC, SP, CPI and CPI(M) MPs said.

It further said that the duo, well known for their “pioneering work” in the field of human rights, had fully cooperated with authorities.

“Despite the show of cooperation, the raids that have taken place today are shocking. We strongly urge the government and authorities to halt such act of coercion and intimidation,” it said.

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