Against Constitution: Tewari on bills to remove jailed PM, CMs
In a recent move that has sent shockwaves across the nation, Union Minister Amit Shah presented three bills in Parliament to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. However, Congress MP Manish Tewari has come out strongly against these bills, terming them as “against the basic structure of the Constitution”.
Speaking in the Parliament, Tewari emphasized that the Indian Constitution clearly states that one is innocent until proven guilty. He expressed deep concerns over the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under the proposed bills, which he believes could lead to serious repercussions for democracy and the rule of law.
The bills, which are still pending before the Parliament, seek to amend the Constitution to allow for the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. The move comes at a time when several top politicians, including some high-ranking Ministers, are facing serious allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
Tewari, who has been a vocal critic of the government, argued that the proposed bills are unconstitutional and would undermine the founding principles of India’s democratic system. He pointed out that the Constitution of India is designed to protect the rights of citizens and ensure that those who are accused of crimes are treated fairly and with due process.
“Under the proposed bills, the state can take the power to remove a Prime Minister or Chief Minister on the basis of mere allegations, without any proof of guilt. This is a direct violation of the fundamental principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty’,” Tewari said.
Tewari also highlighted the potential for political misuse of the proposed bills, which he believes could be used to target political opponents and silence dissenting voices. He pointed out that the bills could be used to remove elected representatives who are critical of the government or its policies, rather than those who are genuinely guilty of serious crimes.
“The potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous. It is a recipe for disaster, and could lead to serious violations of human rights and democratic principles,” Tewari added.
Tewari’s concerns have been echoed by several other opposition parties, who have also come out against the proposed bills. The bills have been strongly criticized by legal experts, who have pointed out that they violate the principles of natural justice and the rule of law.
The government, on the other hand, has defended the proposed bills, arguing that they are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. However, critics argue that the bills are a thinly veiled attempt to silence political opponents and consolidate power in the hands of the ruling party.
As the debate over the proposed bills continues, it remains to be seen whether the government will be able to push them through the Parliament. However, one thing is clear: the proposed bills are deeply divisive, and have sparked a heated debate over the fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law.
In conclusion, the proposed bills to remove jailed PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges are a cause for concern, and raise serious questions about the state of democracy and the rule of law in India. As Tewari has pointed out, the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous, and could lead to serious repercussions for the nation.
As citizens, it is our responsibility to stay vigilant and ensure that our democratic institutions are protected and upheld. We must also hold our elected representatives accountable, and demand that they defend the Constitution and the principles of natural justice.
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