Controversy Over Himachal's Exclusion of Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act

BJP leader Randhir Sharma criticized the Himachal Pradesh government's move to exclude the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau from the RTI Act, labeling it unconstitutional. He emphasized the need for transparency in these agencies, accusing the government of using them for political purposes.

BJP leader Randhir Sharma has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by the Himachal Pradesh government.

The exclusion of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau from the RTI Act has been characterized as unconstitutional and potentially authoritarian by Sharma.

He argues that the state government lacks the authority to modify Parliament-approved legislation, highlighting the crucial need for transparency in these anti-corruption bodies.