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The Hindu
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Return of colonial-era, says J&K Deputy Chief Minister on recent Bills
Ruling National Conference (NC) on Thursday (August 21, 2025) described the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill that proposed for removal of Prime Minister, Chief Ministers if arrested as 'return of colonial-era', as several parties joined the voices opposing the Bill in J&K. 'The Bill on removal of elected Chief Ministers and Ministers, if arrested for 30 days, seems to be aimed at removing the governments. These Bills mean return of the colonial rule. People were enslaved for 200 years in the past and they (the government) want to do the same again. However, people of India are well read and vigilant to allow such laws to take shape,' J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said. On introduction of the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Mr. Choudhary said, 'Not only people of J&K but the entire nation expected a Bill on return of Statehood to J&K in the Parliament session. Our supporters were also expecting a gift from the Prime Minister of India. Instead, a Bill on removal of Chief Ministers and Ministers was introduced. We still expect the PM to announce J&K's Statehood. And we will praise him for that.' Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice president Sartaj Madni said the Bill introduced was 'just another weapon to unseat leaders at will'. 'Today's India is not about the idea propounded by Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru or Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. We only see animosity being spread. The Bill is another weapon to remove a CM,' Mr. Madani said. CPI(M) leader M.Y. Tarigami termed the Bill as another step towards 'dictatorship'. 'The CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED) will never eye on the Central Ministers. The move reflects the shaking confidence (of the BJP). It's more aimed at the Opposition parties ruling in States. It's also against judicial process and the idea of justice. We oppose it,' Mr. Tarigami said.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Lok Sabha LIVE: Bill to remove PM, CMs with serious criminal charges
The Centre is set to introduce key bills, including a Constitution amendment to enable removal of the PM, Union and state ministers arrested for serious crimes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move to refer the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025, the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, and the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill to a joint committee. Meanwhile, Ashwini Vaishnaw will introduce a bill to promote and regulate online gaming and e-sports. Show more 03:28 07:45 05:53 02:16 05:11 04:17 04:41 09:28 03:29 09:52 02:40 05:19 03:49 03:31 10:43 03:09 05:07 02:49 04:04 03:24 01:00 02:14 02:03 01:25
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Lok Sabha LIVE: Bill to remove PM, CMs with serious criminal charges
The Centre is set to introduce key bills, including a Constitution amendment to enable removal of the PM, Union and state ministers arrested for serious crimes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move to refer the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025, the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, and the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill to a joint committee. Meanwhile, Ashwini Vaishnaw will introduce a bill to promote and regulate online gaming and e-sports. Show more Show less
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Amit Shah to introduce 3 bills in LS today; online gaming, J&K in focus
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present three major legislations in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. These include 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 agenda, all three bills will be referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament, with 21 Lok Sabha members (to be nominated by the Speaker) and 10 Rajya Sabha members (to be nominated by the Deputy Chairman). Focus on corruption and accountability The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill proposes that any Union or state minister facing serious criminal charges and kept in custody for at least 30 days should be removed from office. Similarly, the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to provide a legal mechanism to remove the chief minister or a minister in Jammu and Kashmir if they are arrested or detained on criminal charges carrying imprisonment of five years or more. Key provisions in the J&K Bill The bill plans to insert Section 5A into the 2019 Act. Its provisions include: • A minister detained for 30 consecutive days on such charges must be removed by the Lieutenant Governor on the chief minister's advice. • If the chief minister does not recommend removal within 31 days, the minister automatically ceases to hold office. • If the chief minister himself is arrested and detained for 30 days, he must resign. If he does not, he will automatically cease to hold office after the 31st day. • Once released from custody, both the chief minister or minister may be reappointed by the Lieutenant Governor. Online Gaming Bill also on agenda Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to introduce the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bill aims to: • Prohibit money-based online games, especially those operating across state or international borders. • Protect youth and vulnerable groups from the social, psychological and financial harm of such games. • Safeguard the integrity of financial systems and ensure responsible use of digital platforms. • Create a national-level regulatory authority for policy and oversight of the online gaming sector, including e-sports and educational games. Vaishnaw has earlier said the government's goal is to maintain an open, safe, and accountable internet. He added that online gaming is already taxed with 30 per cent income tax on winnings (from FY 2024-25) and 28 per cent GST (since October 1, 2023). The revised agenda listing these bills was issued late Tuesday night. Opposition parties alleged that the government is trying to shift attention from protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which has caused repeated disruptions in the Monsoon Session. (With agency inputs)
