BSP supremo Mayawati. File | Photo Credit: PTI
“The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, brought by the Central Government in Parliament yesterday (August 20, 2025) amidst a huge uproar, clearly appears to be one that weakens democracy in the country’s current political climate,” the previous Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted onX.
“The public fears that ruling parties will mostly misuse it for their own gain, selfishness, and animosity. Therefore, our party does not agree with this Bill at all. It would be appropriate for the government to reconsider it in the interest of the country’s democracy and the Constitution,” the submit added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) moved the Bill within the Lok Sabha, which seeks to permit for the elimination of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and different Ministers if they’re arrested on severe prices for a interval of 30 days.
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The Bill confronted fierce protests from Opposition members, who described it as being “against the spirit of the Constitution and federalism.”
In his transient response to the Opposition’s criticism of the Bills, Mr. Shah batted for an enhanced standing for ethical values in public life, saying, “We cannot be so shameless that we continue to occupy Constitutional positions while facing serious charges.”
Published – August 21, 2025 01:11 pm IST
