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Sibal's Concerns Over the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill

New Delhi: Former Law Minister and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal has expressed strong opposition to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to prevent corrupt leaders from managing their offices while incarcerated. He described the proposed legislation as a 'recipe for insidious decay' of the Constitution.

Sibal warned that if the government secures enough support for this bill, it would achieve its oppressive goals. He urged caution, stating that such actions would undermine the Constitution, which was established after a long struggle for freedom.

He criticized those in power for believing they could maintain their positions indefinitely while continuing to arrest opposition figures, questioning whether any action has been taken against ministers from the ruling party.

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was praised by the ruling BJP and its allies as a significant move reflecting a 'zero-tolerance policy' towards corruption.

In contrast, the Opposition labeled the bill as 'anti-justice, unconstitutional, and irrational,' cautioning that it could be misused against political adversaries and lead to autocratic governance.

Shah asserted that the bill aims to enhance the moral standards in public life and restore integrity to politics. He emphasized that it would establish new standards of honesty and accountability, affecting even the highest offices in the country, such as the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers.

The bill, which has been forwarded to the Joint Committee of Parliament for examination, includes provisions for the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers if they are imprisoned for 30 consecutive days.

In a post on X, Shah stated that the constitutional amendment would ensure that individuals holding constitutional positions, including the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers at both the Central and state levels, cannot govern while incarcerated.