New Tool, Old Battle: Centre's Constitutional Amendment Is A Weapon Against Opposition-Ruled States

Amit Shah's bill proposes automatic removal of arrested PMs, CMs, or ministers detained for 30 days on serious charges.

Source : PTI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's tabling of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, has ignited one of the fiercest debates in recent parliamentary history. The bill proposes that if the Prime Minister, a Chief Minister, or any Union Minister is arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges, they will automatically lose their position. At first glance, it may sound like a measure to ensure probity in public life. Yet the political undertone