Maharashtra Government Backs 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill for Accountability
Maha extends support to 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill
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The Maharashtra government has expressed support for the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, which aims to automatically remove ministers, including chief ministers and the prime minister, if jailed for 30 days on serious charges. This decision was made during a meeting with the joint parliamentary committee in Mumbai.
- 01The bill proposes removal of ministers jailed for 30 consecutive days for serious offenses.
- 02Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis suggested raising the threshold for offenses from five years to seven years.
- 03The joint parliamentary committee aims to enhance accountability in democracy.
- 04Concerns about potential misuse of the bill against political opponents were acknowledged.
- 05Maharashtra is the fourth state visited by the committee for discussions on the bill.
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The Maharashtra government has officially supported the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, which proposes the automatic removal of central or state ministers, including chief ministers and the prime minister, if they are jailed or detained for 30 consecutive days due to serious offenses. This support was communicated during a meeting with the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) in Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that the bill aims to enhance accountability and morality in politics, addressing public perceptions of immunity for those in power. However, he suggested a revision to the bill's current provision, proposing that the threshold for removal should apply only to offenses punishable by seven years or more, rather than the current five years. The JPC, led by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, is conducting consultations across various states to gather feedback, having already visited Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. The committee plans to meet with legal experts in Maharashtra to further discuss the implications of the bill.
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This amendment could lead to increased accountability for political leaders in Maharashtra, potentially reshaping public trust in governance.
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