Reforming Leadership Accountability: New Parliamentary Bills Introduced

The government is introducing three bills aimed at legislating the removal of prime ministers, Union ministers, and chief ministers detained on serious criminal charges. These include amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, the Constitution, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act to provide a legal framework for such removals.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-08-2025 00:24 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 00:24 IST

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The Indian government is poised to introduce three significant bills in Parliament on Wednesday, aimed at enforcing accountability for high-ranking officials facing serious criminal charges. The legislation targets prime ministers, Union ministers, and chief ministers, allowing for their removal if arrested or detained.

The proposed bills include the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to motion that these bills be examined by a joint committee of Parliament.

This legislative push stems from the need for clear legal provisions to remove leaders charged with grave crimes, as outlined in the objectives of the bills. The amendments will cover various constitutional articles and acts, ensuring a robust system for the legal removal of public officials in diverse territorial and constitutional frameworks.

(With inputs from agencies.)