Saralnama
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed opposition criticism regarding the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes disqualification of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if held in custody for over 30 days on serious criminal charges. Shah emphasized that the bill aims to improve morality and integrity in politics by preventing jailed ministers from running governments. He refuted opposition allegations of misuse, stating his own bail lasted two years, underscoring the need for such legislation. Shah also criticized opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, and defended parliamentary security measures amid ongoing political debates. The bill has sparked controversy but is presented by the government as a historic step toward cleansing politics of criminal elements and ensuring accountability. (Updated 25 Aug 2025, 14:06 IST; source: link)