Ramchander Rao Slams Congress for Opposing Bill to Disqualify CM, Ministers

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Monday slammed the Congress party, accusing it of reflexive obstructionism regarding the government's legislative agenda. 

His remarks come in the wake of the proposed Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, which seeks to mandate the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and other Ministers from office if they are detained in custody for more than 30 consecutive days in serious criminal cases.

Speaking



to Media on the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, where the 130th Amendment Bill is expected to be a key item of business, Rao criticised the Congress for its anticipated resistance to the move.

"A Prime Minister, Chief Minister or minister who is arrested and remains in custody for 30 consecutive days in a case involving an offence punishable with five years or more in prison must cease to hold office," Rao explained, defending the necessity of the amendment.