Overview

• The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill would vacate the posts of the Prime Minister, chief ministers and ministers after 30 consecutive days in custody for offences punishable by at least five years, with reappointment possible after bail.
• Amit Shah said the measure is being examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee and voiced confidence it will pass with support across parties.
• He rejected Opposition assertions that former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar was under restriction, saying Dhankhar resigned on health grounds as stated in his letter.
• Responding to criticism over security, Shah said personnel inside Parliament act as marshals under the Speaker’s authority and enter the House only when directed.
• Shah attacked Opposition resistance to the bill and questioned its vice-presidential pick by citing Justice B. Sudershan Reddy’s 2011 Salwa Judum ruling, as Congress in Kerala faced protests while initiating an internal review of allegations against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.