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‘Death Knell For Democracy': Opposition On Bill Allowing Removal Of PMs, CMs Over Allegations

‘Death Knell For Democracy': Opposition On Bill Allowing Removal Of PMs, CMs Over Allegations

Time of Indiaa day ago
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Manish Tewari mounted sharp attacks on the Constitution Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament. Owaisi charged that the legislation would transform India into a 'police state,' warning it undermines democratic principles by giving sweeping powers to executive agencies. He cautioned that such provisions would erode the right of people to elect their leaders and place ministers at the mercy of agencies. Echoing similar concerns, Congress leader Manish Tewari said the Bills were 'squarely destructive' of the Constitution's basic structure. He warned they opened the door to arbitrary misuse of power and violated fundamental safeguards.
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