Controversial Bills Spark Democracy Debate

Azad Samaj Party MP Chandra Shekhar has voiced strong opposition to newly introduced legislative bills that enable the removal of high-ranking officials, including the prime minister, if they face arrest for a continuous period of 30 days on grave criminal charges. The MP described these measures as threats to democratic principles.

The proposed bills were tabled in the Lok Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah, resulting in immediate backlash from opposition MPs. They protested by tearing the bill copies and vociferously objecting near Shah's seat, arguing the bills undermine constitutional values and target opposition figures.

Highlighting perceived selective enforcement, Shekhar questioned the impartiality of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, suggesting an absence of raids on BJP ministers. He underscored instances where opposition leaders, labeled as corrupt, gained political favor post-defection to BJP, labeling the strategy as an unfolding autocracy encroaching upon Indian democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)