Thu Dec 18 00:15:23 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:
Chhattisgarh Congress Protests Alleged Misuse of Investigative Agencies
Raipur, December 18, 2025 – The Chhattisgarh Congress party launched widespread protests both in the streets and within the state Assembly, decrying the alleged misuse of central and state investigative agencies to suppress the opposition. The protests were ignited following the court’s dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) charge sheet in the National Herald case.
During the Assembly’s Question Hour, Congress members entered the House displaying “Satyamev Jayate” posters, raising slogans accusing the government of misusing investigative agencies. This prompted objections from the ruling party and Speaker Raman Singh, who deemed the display against parliamentary rules. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reiterated that the BJP has been exposed for tarnishing the image of national leadership for a decade by misusing agencies and he claimed the BJP is trying to intimidate and threaten the opposition.
The Speaker’s attempts to restore order were unsuccessful, leading to multiple adjournments. He later criticized the Congress’s disruption of the Question Hour, emphasizing its importance for addressing public issues.
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