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Political leaders control law enforcement agencies, using them as tools for personal or party interests
  • Police and investigative agencies like CBI and ED are often manipulated by political leaders to target opponents or protect allies. In the Delhi Excise Scam, the case was allegedly engineered to target Arvind Kejriwal's government, with witnesses turning hostile due to political pressure. The Supreme Court has noted that investigations are often driven by 'conclusions first, evidence later' approach. Political interference undermines the independence of law enforcement, leading to selective prosecutions. This creates a culture where justice is determined by power rather than facts, eroding public trust. The lack of institutional safeguards allows politicians to influence investigations at all levels, making law enforcement a tool for oppression rather than accountability.
Tanveer Ahmed MirRaj Shamani02:36:45

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आर्ट ऑफ इन्वेस्टिगेशन इज नॉट टू गिव अ लॉलीपॉप इन्वेस्टिगेशन की जिम्मेदारी या जो उसका हुनर है वह एक मुलजिम को लली पॉप देने का नहीं है कि दूसरे मुलजिम के खिलाफ आप बयान दो Tanveer Ahmed Mir
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Political leaders manipulate law enforcement agencies to target opponents or protect allies, turning police and investigative bodies into tools of partisan power rather than impartial justice.

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