Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi dissents against the process for selecting the next CBI director, describing it as biased and a formality. According to multiple reports, Gandhi submits a two-page dissent note in which he argues the government has narrowed the selection procedure so that the leader of the opposition (LoP) cannot act meaningfully. He also contends that he is not provided key information needed to evaluate candidates, including candidate appraisal reports. One outlet reports that the deliberations he was part of concluded quickly, in about five minutes, and that he boycotts the meeting after raising concerns. Gandhi says he will not function as a “rubber stamp” for decisions made by the government. Overall, the accounts agree that Gandhi formally registers objections to the selection mechanism and alleges a lack of access to information, arguing that the LoP’s role is effectively reduced. The reports do not indicate changes to the process or a final outcome in selecting the director.