Meant to Blackmail Nitish, Naidu: Tejashwi on PM-CM Removal Bills
The recent Bills proposed by the Center, seeking the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers after 30 days of their arrest in serious criminal cases, have sparked a heated debate in the political circles. The opposition parties have strongly criticized the move, terming it as an attack on democracy. One of the most vocal critics of the Bills is Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who claimed that the Bills are being brought to “blackmail” NDA partners Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu.
In an interview, Tejashwi Yadav expressed his concerns over the proposed Bills, stating that they are an attempt to weaken democracy. He recalled that earlier, many Chief Ministers were arrested and kept in jail, but all were ultimately acquitted. He expressed his doubt that the Bills would be used to target opposition leaders and not just officials from the ruling party.
“The law is being brought to blackmail Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu,” Tejashwi Yadav said. “Earlier too, many CMs were kept in jail, but all were acquitted. This law is being brought to weaken democracy.”
Tejashwi Yadav’s comments come at a time when the opposition is already up in arms against the proposed Bills. The Bills, which are currently being discussed in the Parliament, seek to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The proposed amendments would enable the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers from office if they are arrested in serious criminal cases and remain in jail for more than 30 days.
The opposition parties have criticized the Bills, saying that they are an attack on the institution of democracy and would be used to target political opponents. They have also questioned the timing of the Bills, with many arguing that they are being brought during a time when the opposition is already weak and divided.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended the Bills, saying that they are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. The party has claimed that the Bills are not aimed at targeting political opponents, but rather at ensuring that officials in power are held accountable for their actions.
The controversy over the Bills has also led to a divide within the opposition ranks. While some parties, such as the RJD, have strongly criticized the Bills, others, such as the Congress, have taken a more cautious approach. The Congress has said that it is open to discussing the Bills, but has also expressed its concerns over the potential misuse of the provisions.
The debate over the PM-CM removal Bills is likely to continue in the coming days, with many opposition parties planning to raise their objections in the Parliament. The controversy has also highlighted the deep divisions within the opposition ranks, with some parties taking a more confrontational approach while others are more willing to engage in dialogue with the government.
In conclusion, the proposed PM-CM removal Bills have sparked a heated debate in the political circles, with many opposition parties criticizing the move as an attack on democracy. While the government has defended the Bills, saying that they are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency in governance, the opposition has expressed its concerns over the potential misuse of the provisions. The controversy is likely to continue in the coming days, with many opposition parties planning to raise their objections in the Parliament.
