CBI has now become BJP Bureau of Investigation, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday alleged that the Criminal Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has become the BJP’s policing agency.

The Trinamool Congress chief’s remarks come amid the ongoing spat between two top officers of the agency.

“CBI has now become so called BBI (BJP Bureau of Investigation) – very unfortunate!” Banerjee tweeted.

CBI has now become so called BBI ( BJP Bureau of Investigation ) – very unfortunate!

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 24, 2018

The Narendra Modi government today asked CBI Director Alok Verma to go on leave as his rift with Special Director Rakesh Asthana escalated over bribery allegations.

The Centre also directed Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao to “look after the duties and functions of the CBI Director”.