Patna (Bihar) [India], August 25 : Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha on Monday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent statement on the Constitution Amendment Bill, alleging that the Centre wants to finish both "internal and external opposition" in the country.
"They want to finish both internal and external opposition...Has Amit Shah heard the recent summary by the Supreme Court on ED? Or has it been unheard despite hearing it? The Supreme Court has told ED that it is working as a political party and asked it on whose directions it is working...With this bill, they intend also to finish the competition within the party," Manoj Jha told ANI.
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 a 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.