BJP Defends Controversial Bills Amid Fierce Opposition

In a heated political standoff, the BJP has launched a staunch defense of three newly proposed bills that aim to remove any prime minister, chief minister, or minister who has been arrested for over 30 days on serious charges. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla labeled the opposition as 'friends of corruption' for opposing these measures, which he claims will introduce 'morality, clean politics, and good governance' into India's political landscape.

The opposition, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, has sharply criticized the bills, arguing they undermine democratic principles by effectively allowing institutions like the ED and CBI to topple opposition governments within 30 days. Kharge accused the BJP of 'satta chori' or power theft, while parties like the TMC, SP, and AAP have boycotted the Joint Committee of Parliament reviewing the bills.

Responding to the backlash, Poonawalla emphasized that the spirit of morality in these bills harks back to the vision of ethical politics embodied by figures such as Lal Bahadur Shastri. He also challenged opposition parties to choose between integrity and alleged corruption, insisting that the BJP's approach reflects transparency, unlike past Congress actions. Meanwhile, the bills move forward under parliamentary scrutiny amid ongoing protests and boycotts by key opposition factions.

(With inputs from agencies.)