Against Constitution: Tewari on bills to remove jailed PM, CMs
As the government pushed forward with its plans to present three bills in Parliament to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges, the opposition raised serious concerns about the potential implications on the country’s democratic system. Among those who spoke out against the move was Congress MP Manish Tewari, who labelled the bills as “against the basic structure of the Constitution”.
According to Tewari, the Indian Constitution is clear in its stance on the issue, stating that a person is innocent until proven guilty. He argued that the proposed bills, which would allow the removal of elected representatives facing serious criminal charges, go against this fundamental principle. “One of the pillars of our democracy is the right to a fair trial, and the assumption that a person is innocent until proven guilty,” Tewari said in an interview.
However, the government has defended the bills, citing the need for accountability and the protection of the country’s institutions. Union Minister Amit Shah, who presented the bills in Parliament, has argued that the move is necessary to tackle the menace of corruption and to ensure that those in power are held accountable for their actions.
Tewari, however, is skeptical about the government’s intentions, and believes that the bills are a thinly veiled attempt to bypass the Constitution and the legal process. He points out that the bills, if passed, would allow for the removal of elected representatives without a fair trial, and would create a system where the accused is presumed guilty until proven innocent.
“Once you start deviating from the principle of innocence until proven guilty, you are opening up a Pandora’s box,” Tewari warned. “You are allowing for a system where people can be arbitrarily removed from office, without any evidence, without any due process. This is a recipe for disaster, and it goes against the very fabric of our democracy.”
Another concern raised by Tewari is the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under the proposed bills. He believes that the bills, if passed, would create a system where the government can arbitrarily remove people from office, and would create a culture of fear and intimidation. “The potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills is enormous,” Tewari warned. “Once you start using the state apparatus to remove people from office, you are creating a system where those in power can arbitrarily target their opponents, and where people are afraid to speak out against the government.”
The opposition, led by the Congress, has also raised concerns about the bills, and has demanded that they be rejected. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, has described the bills as a “blatant attempt to undermine democracy and the Constitution”, and has called on the government to withdraw them.
The bills, if passed, would also raise serious concerns about the separation of powers, and the independence of the judiciary. Tewari believes that the bills, if passed, would create a system where the executive and the legislature are able to arbitrarily remove people from office, and where the judiciary is unable to function as an independent check on their power.
The move to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges is not a new one. In the past, several attempts have been made to pass such bills, but they have always been met with fierce opposition from the opposition and from legal experts. The current move, however, appears to be the most serious attempt yet, with the government appearing to be willing to use its majority in Parliament to push through the bills.
Despite the opposition, the government appears to be confident that it will be able to pass the bills. Amit Shah, the Union Minister, has described the bills as a “historic step”, and has promised that they will “cure the country of the cancer of corruption”. However, Tewari and the opposition remain skeptical, and are urging the government to reconsider its plans.
In conclusion, the proposed bills to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges are a serious threat to the country’s democratic system. Tewari, the Congress MP, has raised valid concerns about the potential implications of the bills, and has urged the government to reject them. The opposition, led by the Congress, has also raised concerns about the bills, and has demanded that they be rejected. The government, on the other hand, appears to be willing to use its majority in Parliament to push through the bills, despite the concerns raised by legal experts and the opposition. The outcome of the battle will be closely watched, and will have significant implications for the country’s democratic system.
