Amit Shah meets Om Birla amid Parliament motion to remove Justice Varma
In a significant development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at his Delhi residence on Tuesday, amidst ongoing proceedings in Parliament to remove Justice Yashwant Varma from his position. The meeting assumes significance in light of the motions to impeach and remove Justice Varma, which were submitted in both Houses of Parliament.
As reported by the Free Press Journal, the impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha was admitted by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar before he resigned. The development has sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, with many questioning the timing and motivations behind the move.
The motion to remove Justice Varma was submitted by opposition parties, including the Congress, the Communist Party of India (CPI), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M). The move follows the discovery of burnt currency notes at Justice Varma’s residence, which has raised suspicions about his alleged involvement in corruption.
The impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha was also admitted by Speaker Om Birla, paving the way for further proceedings. The opposition parties have accused Justice Varma of violating judicial norms and engaging in corrupt practices, including accepting gifts and favours from litigants.
The meeting between Amit Shah and Om Birla has sparked intense speculation about the government’s stance on the matter. While the Home Minister has not publicly commented on the meeting, his presence at Om Birla’s residence has raised eyebrows among political observers.
Some have interpreted the meeting as an attempt by the government to exert pressure on the Speaker to expedite the proceedings against Justice Varma. Others have suggested that the meeting may be a bid to persuade Om Birla to reconsider his decision to admit the impeachment motion.
In a statement, the Speaker’s office said that the meeting was a courtesy call and that the two leaders discussed various issues related to the functioning of Parliament. However, the statement failed to provide clarity on the specific issues discussed during the meeting.
The opposition parties have accused the government of attempting to influence the Speaker’s decision on the impeachment motion. They have demanded that the government clarify its position on the matter and ensure that the proceedings against Justice Varma are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
The development has also sparked concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the integrity of the impeachment process. Many have questioned whether the government’s actions are a bid to undermine the judiciary and undermine the rule of law.
In a related development, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the impeachment process. The petition, filed by the CPI(M) and other opposition parties, argues that the process is flawed and that it allows the government to impeach judges at will.
The petition has been filed in the wake of the removal of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi from the Rajya Sabha. The opposition parties have accused the government of using the impeachment process to punish judges who do not toe its line.
In conclusion, the meeting between Amit Shah and Om Birla has raised numerous questions about the government’s intentions and the integrity of the impeachment process. As the proceedings against Justice Varma continue, it is crucial that the government and the opposition parties engage in a constructive dialogue to ensure that the process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
