Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 25 : Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Hemlal Murmu on Monday said that the BJP wants to act on their own whims by bringing such laws in the country.
Speaking to ANI, the JMM MLA said, "Since they are in the majority, the bill (130th Constitutional Amendment Bill) will be passed. But there is a danger to democracy in the country. By bringing such laws, they want to act on their own whims..."
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be passed, despite the opposition's fierce criticism. The bill proposes the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on charges punishable by five years or more imprisonment.
The bill has been referred to a JPC for detailed scrutiny, comprising 31 members from both houses of Parliament. The committee will examine the bill and provide recommendations before it is put to vote.
Speaking to ANI, Amit Shah defended the bill, stating it's aimed at upholding "constitutional morality" and public trust, emphasising that the bill would apply equally to all leaders, including those from the ruling party.
"I am sure it will be passed. There will be many people in the Congress party and in the opposition who will support morality and maintain the moral ground...," he said.
"The Prime Minister himself has included the post of PM in this... Earlier, Indira Gandhi had brought the 39th amendment (of protecting the President, VP, PM, and Speaker from judicial review by Indian courts)... Narendra Modi ji has brought a constitutional amendment against himself that if the Prime Minister goes to jail, he will have to resign...," said Union HM Amit Shah on the 130th Amendment Bill.
Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers from office if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on charges punishable with imprisonment of five years or more.
The bill has sparked intense debate, with the opposition alleging political motives to destabilise non-BJP governments.