‘CBI is biased’: K’taka govt withdraws ‘open consent’ to probe agency

The Congress-led Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka has withdrawn its ‘open consent’ for the CBI to investigate within the state, citing concerns of misuse and bias. As per rules, the CBI must obtain consent from respective state governments to conduct investigations. This decision comes after a high court ordered a probe into the Muda scam. Court-directed CBI investigations will remain unaffected by this withdrawal.