Controversial Bill Targets Non-BJP Ministers
The Indian government proposed a constitutional amendment to remove ministers facing allegations of corruption. Opposition figures criticized it as a tactic against non-BJP states while the ruling party hailed it as a necessary reform. The bills, spearheaded by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aim to enhance accountability.
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The controversy deepens as the Modi government introduces a new constitutional amendment bill aimed at ousting central or state ministers accused of corruption. The Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav expressed concerns about its potential misuse against non-BJP states, describing it as an erosion of democratic norms.
BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud defended the bill, labeling it a 'historical necessity' to restore integrity in Indian politics. He argued that the legislation aligns with public sentiment against political corruption, and claimed that it enjoyed widespread support except among the corrupt factions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce this significant legislative move, among three bills in the Lok Sabha. Central to these is the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, alongside other amendments targeting Jammu and Kashmir. The bills aim to strengthen constitutional accountability frameworks, ensuring ministers charged with serious offenses face removal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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