The political landscape heated up as independent MP Pappu Yadav unleashed a scathing attack on the ED and CBI, branding their pre-election raids as a blatant tool of political harassment. ‘Elections trigger their engines – where are they the rest of the year?’ he quipped, capturing the sentiment brewing among opposition ranks.
Addressing a packed gathering in Purnea, Yadav dissected the pattern: announcements of polls, followed by a flurry of summons, searches, and arrests targeting rivals. He cited specific examples from Bihar, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, where opposition leaders are under the scanner while allies of the center enjoy impunity.
Yadav didn’t mince words, labeling it ‘Operation Election Tamasha.’ He called for immediate judicial review of all cases initiated post-poll notification, arguing that the sanctity of democracy demands neutrality from enforcement arms. His speech, peppered with local idioms and sharp wit, connected deeply with the audience weary of perceived double standards.
Beyond rhetoric, Yadav proposed concrete steps: a special parliamentary committee to monitor agency actions during elections and mandatory public disclosure of investigation timelines. This pragmatic approach sets him apart in a field often dominated by sloganeering.
Reactions poured in swiftly. BJP spokespersons dismissed Yadav as a ‘fringe voice,’ while Congress and RJD leaders endorsed his views, hinting at joint agitations. As India approaches a series of state elections, Pappu Yadav’s provocative query has thrust agency misuse into the spotlight, promising intense scrutiny in the days ahead.