Against Constitution: Tewari on bills to remove jailed PM, CMs
In a recent move, Union Minister Amit Shah presented three bills in the Parliament aimed at removing Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. However, Congress MP Manish Tewari has vocally opposed these bills, terming them as “against the basic structure of the Constitution”.
According to Tewari, the Indian Constitution clearly states that one is considered innocent until proven guilty. He emphasized that these bills, which propose the removal of officials facing criminal charges, go against this fundamental principle. “These bills are against the basic structure of the Constitution, which is enshrined in the Article 20(2) of the Constitution, which says that one is innocent until proven guilty,” Tewari stated.
Furthermore, Tewari raised concerns about the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills. “The potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous. It opens the door for misuse of authority, arbitrary action, and the stifling of dissent and opposition,” he warned.
The proposed bills, which have been described as a “game-changer” by some, have been met with widespread criticism from various quarters. Critics argue that the bills are too vague and lack clear guidelines on how to proceed with the removal process. Others have expressed concerns about the potential for abuse of power, as well as the impact on the sanctity of the electoral process.
The bills, which were introduced in the Lok Sabha, are designed to address the issue of officials facing criminal charges while still holding office. However, opponents of the bills argue that they are ill-conceived and would have far-reaching consequences.
Tewari, who has been a vocal critic of the bills, has also raised concerns about the potential for political manipulation. “These bills give the government the power to arbitrarily remove elected representatives, without providing any safeguards against political vendetta,” he stated.
Echoing Tewari’s sentiments, several other opposition leaders have also come out against the bills. “These bills are a threat to the democratic process, and will lead to the muzzling of dissent and opposition,” stated Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader.
The proposed bills have also sparked concerns among legal experts, who argue that they are unconstitutional and contravene the basic principles of the Constitution. “These bills are a clear violation of the Constitution, and will lead to a breakdown of the rule of law,” stated senior lawyer, Prashant Bhushan.
In conclusion, the proposed bills to remove PM, CMs and Ministers facing serious criminal charges have sparked widespread controversy and criticism. While some have hailed the bills as a “game-changer”, others have raised serious concerns about their potential impact on the democratic process and the sanctity of the Constitution.
As Tewari and several other opposition leaders have pointed out, these bills go against the basic structure of the Constitution, which enshrines the principle of innocence until proven guilty. Furthermore, the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous, and raises serious concerns about the abuse of power and the stifling of dissent and opposition.
In light of these concerns, it remains to be seen whether these bills will be passed into law. One thing is clear, however: the proposed bills have sparked a heated debate about the nature of democracy, the rule of law, and the sanctity of the Constitution.
