Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Rijiju: Modi Refused Exemption in Bill Targeting Officials
The Indian government is considering a new rule that would remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other top officials if they are arrested and jailed for serious crimes.
A minister, Kiren Rijiju, said that PM Modi did not want an exception for himself in this rule.
Rijiju also criticized a Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi, saying his comments make other members of his party uncomfortable.
Rijiju has accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of colluding with the groups trying to destabilize the nation.
PM Modi declined an exception for himself in a bill concerning the removal of officials if jailed.
The bill proposes removal of PM, CMs, and ministers detained for 30+ days on offenses with a minimum 5-year jail term.
Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating his remarks make Congress MPs uneasy.
Rijiju mentioned Supreme Court's past criticism of Rahul Gandhi.
Rijiju accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of working with anti-India forces.
- Who
- Kiren Rijiju, a Union Minister, and Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP.
- What
- Kiren Rijiju discussed new bills for the removal of officials in case of imprisonment, criticized Rahul Gandhi, and accused him of colluding with anti-India groups.
- When
- The statements were made on Saturday.
- Where
- The discussion pertains to the Indian government and Parliament.
- Why
- Rijiju commented on the proposed bills and criticized Gandhi's statements, expressing concerns about their impact and alleged collaboration with anti-India forces.
Government View
Congress View
Allegations of Collusion
Government View
Rahul Gandhi's remarks and actions are weakening the country by working in coordination with forces against India.
Congress View
The Congress and their allies are the only forces against the government, working with left leaning groups.
- Politician Criticizing
- Kiren Rijiju
- Politician Criticized
- Rahul Gandhi
- Policy Discussed
- Bills regarding removal of PM, CM, and Ministers
- Key Complaint
- Remarks and alleged collaboration
- Main Topic
- Parliamentary conduct and new bills
- Key Action
- PM Modi refused an exception in new bill.
Sources
Rahul speaks nonsense to grab headlines, won’t be able to convert it into vote bank: Rijiju
'Speaks Nonsense, Party Pays Price': Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi, Says Even His MPs Are Uneasy
When Rahul speaks, Cong MPs 'get uncomfortable': Rijiju
'Modi refused to give an exception': Rijiju on bills to remove PM, CMs
