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JPC defers bill on PM, CM removal
A group in Parliament was looking at a bill that could remove the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers if they are detained for serious crimes.
They were about to vote on their report but decided to delay it because they need to talk to more people and discuss further.
Some members, even from the ruling party, had different opinions on parts of the bill.
The bill aims to stop corruption and criminalization in politics by automatically removing leaders detained for 30 days or more on serious charges.
The decision to defer was also influenced by the government's focus on passing another important bill during the same session.
The JPC deferred adopting its draft report on the 130th Amendment Bill.
The bill proposes automatic removal of PM, CMs detained for 30+ days on serious charges.
Voting was underway on five recommendations when the deferral was decided.
Some ruling party members voted against the first two recommendations.
The panel recommended suspension, not permanent removal, with an automatic reversal clause if acquitted.
The deferral was also influenced by the government's focus on the delimitation bill.
- Who
- Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) members, including ruling and opposition parties.
- What
- Deferral of the draft report on the 130th Amendment Bill.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned).
- Why
- To allow more consultations with stakeholders and discussions among members.
Government and Supporting Members
Opposition and Some Ruling Party Members
Suspension vs. Removal
Government and Supporting Members
Supports suspension of PM, CMs on serious charges pending legal proceedings.
Opposition and Some Ruling Party Members
Opposes automatic removal, prefers more discussions.
Definition of Serious Offences
Government and Supporting Members
Defines serious offences as those punishable by 5+ years imprisonment.
Opposition and Some Ruling Party Members
Seeks broader consultations on the definition.
Key facts
- Bill Name
- Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill
- Introduced By
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- Date Introduced
- August 2023
- Committee Chair
- Aparajita Sarangi (BJP)
- Key Participants
- Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM), Supriya Sule (NCP), S. Niranjan Reddy (YSR Congress)
- Bill Objective
- Automatic removal of PM, CMs detained for 30+ days on serious charges
- Deferral Reason
- Need for more stakeholder consultations and internal discussions
Quotes
A panel member
A member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill.
“This is a national cause. Members felt that more discussions were needed. We have written to 27 political parties and also sought suggestions from 21 States and Union Territories. Since several stakeholders have sent valuable inputs, the committee decided that additional consultations were necessary before finalising the report.”
rediff.com
Sources
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