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- Hans India
We will make it an Act: G Kishan Reddy counters Oppn over Bill to sack jailed PMs, CMs
New Delhi: As Opposition parties sharpened their attack on the government over the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill — branding it 'unconstitutional" with "potential for misuse against political opponents", Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday asserted that the government was determined to pass the legislation and 'make it an Act.' The Opposition has alleged that the ruling BJP intends to misuse central agencies, frame non-BJP Chief Ministers, send them to jail, and destabilise elected state governments. However, the Union government has defended the Bill, arguing that it aims to 'elevate declining moral standards' and uphold integrity in politics. The amendment empowers Governors of states and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories to sack a Chief Minister or minister if they remain in jail for 30 days, even without conviction. Speaking to IANS, G Kishan Reddy said, 'The Bill presented will now go to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. We will make this Bill into an Act after seeking suggestions from wise people across the country, including constitutional experts, legal experts, and political leaders. Yesterday, Amit Shah presented it in the Lok Sabha, and today, he will place it before the Rajya Sabha. "However, I want to ask the Congress — what is your problem? You govern only three states. The Prime Minister is ours; we are in power in many states. If anyone should worry, it should be us. Yet, guided by ethics, we have brought this Bill.' Recalling the past, Reddy pointed to the Congress' handling of the Lalu Prasad Yadav case. 'When Lalu Yadav was facing resignation as Bihar CM, the Congress passed an Ordinance to save him. At that time, Rahul Gandhi tore it up in public. Now we will pass this Bill and make it an Act. We are committed to bringing ethics and maintaining integrity in politics,' he said. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three pivotal Bills in the Lok Sabha, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation mandates the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Union Ministers if arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on charges carrying a punishment of five years or more, even without conviction. Alongside this, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 were also tabled. All three were referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following a voice vote. The Constitution Amendment Bill specifically seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution, creating a clear legal mechanism for removal. As per its provisions, the President will remove the Prime Minister, Governors will remove state Chief Ministers, and Lieutenant Governors will remove Chief Ministers of Union Territories. If no resignation or removal order is issued by the 31st day of custody, the office will automatically fall vacant on the 31st day. However, reappointment will be permitted once the leader is released. The Lok Sabha was adjourned soon after the Bills were referred to the committee, with heated exchanges continuing across the political spectrum.
Economic Times
4 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Rajya Sabha approves motion for reference of 3 bills to Joint Committee
Synopsis Amidst disruptions, the Rajya Sabha approved a motion to send three bills to a Joint Committee for review. These bills propose amendments to the Constitution of India, the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The Joint Committee, comprising members from both houses, is expected to submit its report during the Winter Session. ANI The Rajya Sabha on Thursday approved a motion for reference of three bills, including for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers and ministers arrested on serious criminal charges for 30 days, to a Joint Committee. The 'Motion for reference of Bills to Joint Committee' was moved by Home Minister Amit Shah amid din in the House. The three bills pertain to amendment of Constitution of India; the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The motion regarding nomination of 10 members to serve on the Joint Committee to scrutinise the bills was approved by the Upper House amid din. Shah had introduced the three bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Lower House had also passed a resolution to refer the bills to a Joint Committee of Parliament comprising 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The committee has been mandated to submit its report to the House in the Winter Session, which is likely to be convened in third week of November.
Time of India
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- Time of India
'Planned disruption': Om Birla, Harivansh and Rijiju blame opposition for washout; Lok Sabha works 37 hours, Rajya Sabha just 41 hours
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla , Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harisvansh and parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday pulled up the opposition, accusing it of being a constant obstacle in the smooth functioning of proceedings of the Parliament during the Monsoon session. As the session wrapped up, Birla said that the Lower House barely managed 37 hours of work due to "persistent deadlock and planned disruption." "It has been a matter of concern for us that 419 starred questions were included in the agenda of this session, but due to continuous planned disruptions, only 55 questions could be taken up for oral responses. At the beginning of the session, we had all agreed to engage in 120 hours of discussion and dialogue. This was also agreed upon in the Business Advisory Committee. However, due to persistent deadlocks and planned disruptions, we could barely manage 37 hours of work in this session," Birla said. "As public representatives, the entire nation observes our conduct and functioning. The public sends us to the House with great expectations. Agreement and disagreement are natural processes of democracy, but our collective effort should be to ensure that the House functions with dignity, decorum, and civility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Planned disruptions in the House have never been part of our tradition. The Chair has always provided ample time and opportunities to every Honourable Member," he added. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh also expressed his displeasure and said that only 38.88 per cent work could be accomplished in the Upper House. "It is unfortunate that despite efforts to conduct the proceedings of Rajya Sabha smoothly, disruptions have occurred. In the session, only 38.88% of the work, equivalent to just over 41 hours, could be accomplished," Harivansh said. "Members had the opportunity to ask 285 questions, but only 14 questions could be raised. 14 bills were passed or returned to the Lok Sabha," he added. Rijiju also attacked the opposition MPs and held them "responsible" for letting the newly elected legislators to speak in the House. "This monsoon session has been very useful. However, it was a major loss for opposition MPs, especially the newly elected ones, as they did not even get a chance to speak in the House... Opposition leaders are themselves responsible for this," the Union minister said. All through the Monsoon session, the INDIA bloc continued their protests against SIR, inside and outside Parliament, accusing the ECI of "vote theft". Leaders who vocally criticised the exercise were Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, AAP MP Sanjay Singh. The protests continued since the start of the session, with ruling party MPs accusing the opposition of disrupting proceedings. The anti-BJP bloc also protested with banners that read "Stop vote chori", and described the ongoing revision of electoral rolls as 'Silent invisible rigging.'
