#130thconstitutionalamendment

Swipe through to understand India’s 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill—what stands behind this landmark proposal?

This bill seeks to automatically remove top ministers—including the PM and CMs—if jailed for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. It proposes changes to Articles 75, 164, and 239AA, triggering removal via constitutional protocol, not waiting for conviction.

Introduced in Parliament on August 20, 2025, it’s now under scrutiny by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. While supporters argue it enforces moral governance, critics warn it could be weaponized politically and undermine democratic principles.