New Delhi | August 21, 2025:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced three critical bills in Lok Sabha — The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
According to the proposed law, if any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, or State Minister is arrested for serious charges and remains in jail *for 30 consecutive days, they will *automatically lose their post on the 31st day.
Even if the leader refuses to resign, the office will be deemed vacant. The government says this is a step toward ensuring “cleaner politics” and accountability in governance.
Opposition’s Angry Response
The opposition called the move “unconstitutional and draconian.”
- Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slammed the bills, saying the Centre was using them to destabilize elected governments and weaken democracy.
- Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin described it as “a black law on a black day,” warning that it could turn India into a dictatorship.
- Heated arguments broke out between Amit Shah and Congress leader KC Venugopal, while opposition MPs tore bill copies and threw them in protest.
Several parties argued that the rule can be misused against non-BJP leaders, pointing to frequent arrests of opposition figures in recent years.
What Happens Next?
Despite the uproar, Lok Sabha approved sending the bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deeper review. Amit Shah defended the move, saying that “leaders cannot run governments from jail” and that ultimately, the people of India must decide who governs them.
Why It Matters
- If passed, this will mark a historic change in Indian politics, forcing leaders accused of serious crimes to vacate their positions even before conviction.
- Supporters argue it strengthens accountability, while critics say it opens the door to political misuse and targeting of opponents.
Highlights:
- Home Minister Amit Shah tabled three major bills in Lok Sabha.
- Ministers, CMs, and even the Prime Minister may lose office if jailed for 30 days.
- Opposition MPs strongly protested, tore bill copies, and accused the Centre of “attacking democracy.”
- Heated exchanges between Amit Shah and Congress leader KC Venugopal.
- Bills sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for review.