Opposition MP's wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accuses the govt of "gross abuse of power". This came after CBI raids at the residence of noted lawyer Indira Jaising and offices of Lawyers Collective. The opposition leaders in their letter urge PM Modi to 'halt such act of coercion and intimidation'. The CBI carried out searches for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) in receiving foreign aid. The CBI raids were carried out at the Nizamuddin residence and office of Jaising, the office of the NGO in Jangpura and an office in Mumbai.