New Bills propose removal of PMs, CMs, and Ministers if arrested for serious criminal charges
The Union Home Minister introduced three new Bills in Lok Sabha, including the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and other Ministers if arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. The President, Governors, or Lieutenant-Governors would be the removal authorities, with a provision for reappointment upon release. The Bills were referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament for review. Opposition parties strongly criticized the legislation as "unconstitutional, anti-federal," and a step towards "medieval times," accusing the government of seeking political morality while undermining democratic principles.
Key Points
- Three new Bills propose the removal of elected representatives like PMs and CMs if detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges.
- The President, Governors, or Lieutenant-Governors are designated as the authorities for such removals.
- Opposition parties have condemned the Bills as unconstitutional, anti-federal, and a potential tool for political misuse.
- A Joint Committee of Parliament has been tasked with reviewing the Bills and submitting a report by the Winter Session.
Exam Facts
- The three Bills are: Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
- The Bills propose removal if arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges punishable with imprisonment of five years or more.
- A Joint Committee of Parliament with 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members will review the Bills.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bills.
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