On May 12, 2026, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition in India's Lok Sabha) submitted a dissent note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi concerning the selection process for the next Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief. He criticized the process as biased and claimed it undermines his constitutional responsibilities, reducing him to a 'rubber stamp.' Gandhi highlighted that the government has withheld crucial information, including self-appraisal and '360-degree' evaluation reports of eligible candidates, making it impossible for him to assess their backgrounds adequately. He expressed concerns over 'institutional capture,' alleging that the current government misuses the CBI to target political opponents and critics. Gandhi noted that he had raised similar concerns in previous communications, including a letter sent on October 21, 2025, proposing measures for a fair selection process, which he claims went unanswered. A high-level meeting, attended by Gandhi and other officials, was held to discuss potential successors to Praveen Sood, the current CBI director, whose term ends on May 24.