Sat Jun 28 07:06:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Srikakulam district president of the Congress party, Ambati Krishna Rao, accused the Union government of misusing central agencies like the CBI, ED, Income Tax, and Election Commission of India (ECI) for political gain. He also criticized the ECI’s handling of the Maharashtra elections and voter list revisions in Bihar. He further alleged that the state government is ignoring rules and regulations, leading the state into debt. These accusations were made during a “Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Constitution Campaign) protest in Srikakulam.

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**Congress Leader Accuses Central Government of Misusing Agencies for Political Gain**

Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh – The Srikakulam district president of the Congress party, Ambati Krishna Rao, has launched a scathing attack on the Union government, accusing it of abusing central agencies for its own political benefit. Speaking at a “Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Constitution Campaign) protest held in Srikakulam on Saturday, Mr. Krishna Rao alleged that the CBI, ED, Income Tax department, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) were being manipulated to achieve political objectives.

Specifically, Mr. Krishna Rao pointed to discrepancies in the Maharashtra elections between votes polled and votes counted. He also criticized the ECI’s handling of voter list revisions in Bihar, suggesting intentional errors ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. He went on to state that the ECI was acting as a puppet under the control of the central government.

Beyond the central government, Mr. Krishna Rao also criticized the state government, alleging that it was disregarding rules and regulations, thereby plunging the state into a debt crisis. Several other Congress leaders, including DCC vice presidents K.V.L.S. Eswari and Ijjorothu Ramana, participated in the protest. The Congress party’s protest highlights growing concerns over the perceived independence of key government institutions and their potential misuse for political purposes.

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