Bengaluru, July 22 (Reporter) Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observations against the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging that the agency is being misused by the Narendra Modi-led central government to target political opponents. “This is a clear case of how the central government is misusing institutions like the ED,” Dr Parmeshwara told reporters, reacting to the top court's judgment. “The Chief Justice himself warned the ED not to become a pawn in political games. This is a vindication of what we have been saying for long.” Referring to past instances, the leader pointed out that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family were unnecessarily targeted. “His wife was dragged in, Minister Byrathi Suresh was also needlessly implicated. Now, the Supreme Court has made it clear there was nothing substantial in the ED case,” the leader added. He further accused the BJP of compromising constitutional institutions, stating, “This judgment exposes how institutions have been politicised. The truth has now come out from the highest seat of justice.” Commenting on reports of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar stepping down citing health reasons, Dr Parmeshwara said, “It appears to be a personal decision. I am not aware if there is anything more to it.” The Supreme Court’s stance, terming the ED’s findings as lacking substance in the said case, has given the Karnataka government a significant boost in its ongoing narrative about alleged political misuse of central agencies. “This is the truth we were waiting for,” Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao remarked. “The Court has clearly stated that there was no wrongdoing by the persons accused. The ED must reflect seriously on its functioning going forward...////...