Mamata Banerjee Condemns Controversial Constitutional Amendment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a sharp condemnation of a new constitutional amendment bill that targets the removal of national and regional political leaders after being arrested for criminal charges. She has labeled the bill, introduced by Union Minister Amit Shah, as a threat to the democratic fabric of India.

In a fiery post on social media platform X, Banerjee argued that the amendment represents a 'super-Emergency' and endangers judicial independence by granting extensive powers to unelected authorities like the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. The bill has faced fierce opposition as it moves to a Joint Committee of Parliament for further scrutiny.

Banerjee insists the bill seeks to centralize control under the Union government, disrupting the mandate of the people and weakening elected state governments. She accused the move of being an assault on the Constitution's core principles and an attempt to forge a 'one man-one party-one Government' regime. With strong language, Banerjee urged for resistance to safeguard democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)