PM-CM Removal Bill: There has been a new storm in the political arena of India. The central government is a historic and controversial 130th Constitution Amendment Bill going to present. According to this bill proposed, if any Prime Minister, Chief Minister or Minister arrested for serious crimes and stayed in jail for 30 consecutive days (PM-CM Removal Bill), but he will automatically lose the position.
The Center is highlighting this bill as part of a political and administrative reform. However, the opposition is strongly criticizing it as a ‘conspiracy to destabilize the opposition government’. The question arises –How necessary is this law in the democratic structure, and how much political strategy?
Key features of the new bill
Union Home Minister in Lok Sabha Amit Shah The main aspects of the bill you are going to present on Wednesday are:
- A new Article 5(A) will be added to Article 75 of the Constitution.
- প্রধানমন্ত্রী, কোনো কেন্দ্রীয় মন্ত্রী, কোনো রাজ্যের মুখ্যমন্ত্রী অথবা কেন্দ্রশাসিত অঞ্চলের মন্ত্রী—
- If arrested for an offense punishable by five years or more,
- and stayed in jail for 30 days.
- But Lose posts automatically from day 31.
- He can rejoin the position after his release if he wants.
Why is this law being brought?
The biggest context behind this proposed bill is The incident of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Kejriwal remained in the post of Chief Minister after being in jail for almost six months in the excise corruption case.
- This raises questions about the administrative functioning.
- The Center claims that such a situation should not happen in the future, so this law is necessary.
Complaints of opposition
Opponents are very angry about the bill.
- Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Complained-
“This is a conspiracy to weaken the opposition state governments. Using the central bodies will be removed from the power of the opposition chief ministers.”
- Trinamool CongressOne of the MPs wrote on X (X)
“Without any court ruling or charge sheet, this law will destabilize the anti-government government. It is against the core spirit of the Constitution.”
They fear that this law The political use of central entities such as ED, CBI, NIA will increase further.
Political Analysis
According to political experts:
- This bill can bring administrative correctness on one hand.
- But on the other hand it can also be used as a political weapon.
- Because arrest does not mean being convicted. No one can be found guilty until the court verdict comes.
- However in this law Only arrests and 30 days in jail are enough for demotion.
It raises questions, Should the executive head in a democracy be removed from power only on arrest?
Possible implications for the implementation
- administrative stability
- The administration may collapse if someone accused in the corruption case is in the post even after being in jail for a long time.
- This law will prevent that situation.
- Political Abuse
- The law may come into effect to increase the opposition, fear political pressure and break the opposition government.
- trust of the people
- People question the position of leaders who are corrupt or involved in cases.
- So the law can increase the confidence of common people.
The other two important bills
Today, not only this Constitution Amendment Bill, but two other important bills are being raised in the Lok Sabha.
- Union Territory Administrative Amendment Bill
- Jammu and Kashmir Reconstruction Bill, 2025
On the last day of the Badal session with the two bills, there is a possibility of intense debate in Parliament.
Precis
- 130th Constitution Amendment Bill If passed, a Prime Minister, Chief Minister or Minister will be automatically deposed if he is arrested for a serious crime and in jail for 30 consecutive days. (PM-CM Removal Bill)the
- After the release, he can return to that position if he wants.
- The opposition is accusing it of being a political conspiracy.
- The government claims that this is a step to prevent corruption and bring administrative stability.
Now it remains to be seen what kind of debate about this bill in Parliament and whether the law is finally implemented or not.
FAQ – General Questions and Answers on the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill
Q1: What is the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill (PM-CM Removal Bill)?
👉 এটি একটি প্রস্তাবিত আইন, যেখানে বলা হয়েছে কোনো প্রধানমন্ত্রী, মুখ্যমন্ত্রী বা মন্ত্রী গুরুতর অপরাধে গ্রেপ্তার হয়ে টানা ৩০ দিন জেলে থাকলে পদচ্যুত হবেন।
Q2: Is it possible to return to the post if you are deposed under this law?
👉 হ্যাঁ, মুক্তির পর তিনি চাইলে পুনরায় পদে ফিরতে পারবেন।
Q3: For what crimes will this law apply?
👉 এমন অপরাধের ক্ষেত্রে, যেখানে পাঁচ বছর বা তার বেশি কারাদণ্ডের শাস্তি হতে পারে।
Q4: Why are the opposition opposing it?
👉 বিরোধীদের মতে, আদালতের রায় ছাড়াই শুধু গ্রেপ্তার হলেই পদচ্যুতি হবে। এতে কেন্দ্রীয় সংস্থার রাজনৈতিক অপব্যবহার বেড়ে যাবে।
Q5: When will this bill be introduced in the Lok Sabha?
👉 কেন্দ্রীয় স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী অমিত শাহ বুধবার লোকসভায় বিলটি পেশ করছেন।
Q6: What is its context?
👉 Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and his stay as Chief Minister from jail has created the context of bringing this controversial law.