Contentious Bills: Targeting Opposition or Constitutional Erosion?

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticizes bills proposing removal of prime ministers and ministers under prolonged arrest, labeling them as threats to constitutional integrity. The bills necessitate a two-thirds majority, which the government lacks, suggesting political motives against opposition leaders amidst rising public support for opposition figures.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has sharply criticized the introduction of bills aimed at removing prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers arrested for 30 days on serious charges. Sibal argues these proposals undermine the Constitution, likening them to 'termites' eating away at democratic foundations.

The government, according to Sibal, aims to target opposition figures, potentially destabilizing the constitutional framework. Despite these concerns, passing the bills requires a two-thirds majority, which the current government does not possess, casting doubt on their eventual enactment.

Protests erupted as Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the bills in the Lok Sabha. The controversy centers on alleged political motives against opposition leaders, with Sibal pointing to examples like Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren. In response, opposition support appears to be growing as Rahul Gandhi and others draw significant public backing.

(With inputs from agencies.)