The misuse of the Intelligence Bureau to intimidate independent judges like Justice Muralidhar is worrying and an attack on the independence of the judiciary.
It is true that criminals are used by intelligence and crime agencies all over the world to collect information. However, checking them not to exceed their brief is the most difficult responsibility, writes Vappala Balachandran.
"Winning elections is important but if socioeconomic transformation does not take place... progress of country and society does not take place, then you getting elected and the incumbent getting defeated has no meaning," Gadkari said.
