Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Ahead of the tabling of the Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha today by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee launched a scathing attack at the Centre, accusing the BJP-led government of undermining democracy and attempting to topple state governments through the proposed legislation.
The Bill states that if the Prime Minister, a Chief Minister, or any other minister is arrested or detained on serious criminal charges and remains in custody for 30 consecutive days, they must step down from their post.
The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill also proposes that ministers who are removed under this provision may regain their position after being released.
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