
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Defends 130th Amendment Bill as Opposition Launches 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'; VP Nominee B Sudershan Reddy Pledges Constitutional Uphold
The Indian Parliament is currently debating the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which mandates the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they are detained for more than 30 days on serious criminal charges. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly defended the bill, emphasizing that it promotes accountability and prevents leaders from governing while in jail. Shah highlighted that the bill includes provisions for bail and allows reappointment if bail is granted. He also noted that the bill applies equally to all, including the Prime Minister, and cited past instances where leaders continued in office despite incarceration. The bill has been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further review, though opposition parties have boycotted the JPC, alleging that the bill targets opposition governments and undermines federalism. Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, have criticized the bill as a political tool to suppress dissent and have launched the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar to protest alleged vote theft and electoral roll revisions. The INDIA alliance has nominated former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy as their Vice-Presidential candidate, who has pledged to uphold the Constitution and conduct a dignified election campaign. Meanwhile, Congress has suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootathil amid sexual misconduct allegations. The bill has received mixed reactions from various political figures, with some supporting the need for accountability and others warning against its potential misuse. The debate continues amid heightened political activity, including rallies and public protests across several states.
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