CBI Chief’s Race Heats Up: Modi, Rahul, and CJI Huddle to Decide the Next Captain

National News: The decision of who will command the country's most powerful investigating agency is now at the last turn. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Justice of the country Sanjeev Khanna sit on the same table in PMO on Monday - agenda is just one: who is going to be the Director of CBI.

This is the same position, which is the axis of the fight against corruption and from political corridors to security agencies, all eyes are on it.

CBI chief's churning begins in race, atmosphere hot

The term of the current CBI director Praveen Sood ends on 25 May. These senior IPS officers of the 1986 batch Karnataka cadre have been in this position for the last two years. He monitored many big cases and took initiative to reinforce the image of the CBI.

Now the question is, who is the next chief? In which hands should the command of the country's most sensitive investigation institute be given - it is not just an administrative decision, but a question of political, legal and moral balance.

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Three faces committee, a big decision

The CBI director is appointed by a three -member selection committee, which includes:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi
• Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna

This committee discusses names, and sealing one of them is sent to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which makes the final appointment.

Contenders for the CBI chief's chair?

According to sources, the names of at least 3 senior IPS officers in the race for this post are in discussion - all from 1987 to 1989 batch, whose long service experiences, role in anti -corruption work and ability to deal with political pressure. But the name is more important than his image and freedom-because in the coming times, the CBI has to investigate many high-profile matters, including political risk.

Bet on CBI's credibility, what will be the real decision?

CBI has often been accused of working under the influence of power. This is the reason that this time Rahul Gandhi's participation in the committee is being considered as an important step for the opposition. Also, the presence of the Supreme Court gives judicial balance to this process.

This appointment will not only decide the fairness of the CBI in the coming matters, but will also have a direct impact on the credibility of the institute.

Now eyes on the final decision

In the coming days, when the government announces the name of the new CBI director, it will not be just a name - it will be the credibility of the CBI, the government's intension and the accountability of democracy.