Against Constitution: Tewari on bills to remove jailed PM, CMs
The Indian Parliament is currently witnessing a crucial debate on three bills presented by Union Minister Amit Shah, aimed at removing Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers who are facing serious criminal charges. However, Congress MP Manish Tewari has strongly opposed these bills, terming them as “against the basic structure of the Constitution.”
The bills, if passed, would enable the government to remove elected leaders who are booked under serious criminal charges, including those related to corruption, murder, and terrorism. While the government claims that these bills are designed to ensure good governance and accountability, Tewari and many other opposition leaders believe that they are a threat to the fundamental principles of the Constitution.
Tewari, a seasoned politician and lawyer, argued that the Indian Constitution is based on the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” He pointed out that the bills ignore this fundamental principle and instead, assume the guilt of the accused leaders. “These bills are a clear violation of the due process of law and the fundamental rights of the accused,” Tewari said.
The potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous, Tewari warned. “If these bills are passed, the government can use them to target its political opponents and silence dissenting voices,” he said. “It would be a recipe for disaster and would undermine the very fabric of our democracy.”
Tewari also criticized the government for introducing these bills without any prior consultation with the opposition parties. “This is a clear attempt to subvert the democratic process and undermine the opposition,” he said. “We will not let these bills pass without a fight.”
The government has defended the bills, saying that they are necessary to ensure good governance and accountability in the country. However, many opposition leaders and legal experts have raised serious doubts about the constitutionality of these bills. They argue that the bills violate the fundamental rights of the accused and are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
The debate on these bills has sparked a heated discussion on social media, with many users expressing their concerns about the potential misuse of state power. “These bills are a threat to our democracy and our fundamental rights,” tweeted @RahulGandhi. “We must stand together to resist this attack on our democracy.”
The opposition parties, including the Congress, the Left, and the Trinamool Congress, have vowed to fight these bills tooth and nail. “We will not let these bills pass without a fight,” said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. “We will take every necessary step to ensure that our democracy is protected.”
The government, on the other hand, has accused the opposition of being obstructionist and trying to scuttle the bills. “The opposition is trying to create a controversy where none exists,” said Union Minister Amit Shah. “These bills are necessary to ensure good governance and accountability in the country.”
The debate on these bills is far from over, and it remains to be seen how the Parliament will ultimately decide on them. However, one thing is clear: the opposition will not give up without a fight, and the government will have to work hard to convince the Parliament to pass these controversial bills.
