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'Those who defy law live in fear': Pradhan on Oppn's objection to law to remove PM, CMs, ministers
Aligarh (UP), Aug 21 (PTI) Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a sharp attack on opposition parties here on Thursday over their objection to the three Bills introduced in Lok Sabha that seek to remove the prime minister, chief ministers and ministers arrested on serious charges. He was speaking at a ceremony related to the death anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, which is observed as the 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas'.…
Modi government has presented an important bill in the parliament, which has created a stir in politics. This bill has a provision that if the Prime Minister, Chief Minister or any minister remains in jail or custody for 30 consecutive days and the punishment in that case is a minimum of 5 years, then they will have to immediately step down from their post. The government is calling it an anti-corruption move, but the opposition is opposing it c…
The Indian government on Wednesday introduced a bill that will allow senior politicians to be dismissed if they have been detained and jailed for more than 30 consecutive days. The opposition called the proposal an attempt to suppress constitutional rights. This was reported by AFP. MP Prijanka Gandhi Vadra of the opposition Indian National Congress called the bill “draconian”. She warned of his possible abuse when an uncomfortable politician is…
Opposition slams minister-removal bill, but Shashi Tharoor backs provision
The Opposition criticizes a new government bill that mandates the removal of ministers arrested for serious offenses after 30 days, deeming it anti-democratic and prone to misuse. While Opposition leaders fear the bill's potential to target them, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor supports the legislation as a matter of common sense, advocating for a House panel scrutiny.
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