Title: Against Constitution: Tewari on bills to remove jailed PM, CMs
The Indian Constitution, as we all know, is a revered document that sets the foundation for our democratic system. It is a living document, meant to evolve with the times, yet its basic structure and tenets are meant to remain unaltered. Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah presented three bills in Parliament that, in essence, go against the grain of this sacred document. The Congress MP, Manish Tewari, was quick to point out the egregious flaws in these bills, which aim to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges.
Tewari, in his scathing critique, emphasized that the Constitution explicitly mandates that one is presumed innocent until proven guilty. He pointed out that these bills, which seek to remove public functionaries from office on mere allegations, go against this fundamental principle. According to Tewari, “These bills are against the basic structure of the Constitution.” He highlighted the potential for misuse of state instrumentalities under these bills, which he deemed “enormous.”
The three bills in question are the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (2), and the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (3). These bills, in essence, propose to amend the Constitution to allow for the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. The bills, in their present form, are little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to dilute the Constitution and chip away at its core.
Tewari, in his criticism, emphasized that the proposed amendments are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure. He pointed out that the Constitution, in its present form, is designed to protect the rights of the citizens and, by extension, the dignity of public functionaries. He highlighted that the proposed amendments, in their present form, are nothing short of an attack on this very foundation.
The Congress MP also emphasized that the proposed amendments, in their present form, are riddled with legal and constitutional flaws. He pointed out that the bills, in their present form, do not provide for even a semblance of due process. He highlighted that the proposed amendments, in their present form, are nothing short of an invitation to arbitrary and capricious decision-making, rather than a considered and well-thought-out process.
Tewari, in his criticism, also highlighted the potential for political manipulation and abuse under the proposed amendments. He pointed out that the proposed amendments, in their present form, are a recipe for political instability and, by extension, chaos and anarchy. He highlighted that the proposed amendments, in their present form, are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure and, by extension, the rights of the citizens.
The proposed amendments, in their present form, are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure, and, by extension, the rights of the citizens. These amendments, in their present form, are a clear attempt to dilute the Constitution and chip away at its core. The proposed amendments, in their present form, are little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a form of “imperial presidency” on the country.
The proposed amendments, in their present form, are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure, and, by extension, the rights of the citizens. These amendments, in their present form, are a clear attempt to dilute the Constitution and chip away at its core. The proposed amendments, in their present form, are little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a form of “imperial presidency” on the country.
The proposed amendments, in their present form, are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure, and, by extension, the rights of the citizens. These amendments, in their present form, are a clear attempt to dilute the Constitution and chip away at its core. The proposed amendments, in their present form, are little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a form of “imperial presidency” on the country.
In conclusion, the proposed amendments, in their present form, are a gross violation of the Constitution’s basic structure, and, by extension, the rights of the citizens. These amendments, in their present form, are a clear attempt to dilute the Constitution and chip away at its core. The proposed amendments, in their present form, are little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to impose a form of “imperial presidency” on the country.
