Opposition Reacts to Bills on Removal of PM, CMs, Ministers
The BJP-led NDA government has taken a predictable step. They have referred three bills to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC). These bills propose laws to remove the PM, CMs, and ministers in states and UTs. The removal occurs if they are arrested for over 30 days. The charges must carry a jail sentence of at least five years. These bills speak of action on mere allegations. They do not require proven guilt. The Opposition has called these violative of the Constitution. The reference to the JPC was already on the government's agenda. Opposition MPs raised a huge uproar in the…
