Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Sibal Warns MPs Against Helping BJP Amend Constitution
Kapil Sibal, a member of the Rajya Sabha, has warned that if the BJP gains a two-thirds majority in Parliament, they could change the Constitution in ways that might harm democracy.
He said this majority could allow the BJP to pass laws that reduce the power of judges and ensure they stay in power forever.
Sibal also accused the BJP of persuading MPs from other parties to join them, which he believes is illegal.
He urged all political parties to work together to stop the BJP from gaining this majority.
Sibal said that any MP who helps the BJP achieve this majority will be remembered as someone who hurt democracy.
Kapil Sibal warns MPs against helping BJP gain two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution.
Opposition fears BJP will misuse power to change the basic structure of the Constitution and reduce judicial independence.
Sibal accuses BJP of inducing defections from other parties to gain majority.
Examples include defections from Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party, and Aam Aadmi Party.
Sibal urges political parties to unite to thwart BJP's efforts and protect democracy.
- Who
- Kapil Sibal, Rajya Sabha MP
- What
- Warning against MPs helping BJP gain two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution
- When
- Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent potential misuse of power and protect democracy
Opposition View
BJP View
Constitutional Amendments
Opposition View
Opposition fears BJP will misuse two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution, including the basic structure, and reduce judicial independence.
BJP View
BJP aims to pass constitutional amendments to implement policies like the Women's Reservation Bill according to their vision.
MP Defections
Opposition View
Opposition accuses BJP of manipulating interpretations to induce defections and gain a two-thirds majority.
BJP View
BJP denies wrongdoing and asserts its right to attract MPs to its party.
- Speaker
- Kapil Sibal, Rajya Sabha MP
- Context
- Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament
- Main Concern
- BJP's potential two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution
- Examples of Defections
- Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party, Aam Aadmi Party
- Potential Amendments
- Women's Reservation Bill, basic structure of the Constitution, parliamentary form of government, judicial independence
