New Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said the Centre's move to introduce the 130th Constitutional Amendment in the Lok Sabha is a step to uphold moral values in politics, ensuring that Prime Ministers, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and State Ministers arrested and jailed for 30 days will automatically lose office.
Addressing a press meet in New Delhi, he said the reform has been widely welcomed by intellectuals, media and the public, and is aimed at protecting the spirit of the Constitution.
He criticised the Congress party for opposing the measure, terming their stance "unfortunate" and recalling past instances when leaders resigned on moral grounds pending inquiries.
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