The Home Minister will also introduce the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2025.
The government’s decision to present several bills sparked strong political reactions.
Asaduddin Owaisi
AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday rejected the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising concerns. He said the measure violated the concepts of federalism, double jeopardy, separation of powers, due process and undermined the people’s right to an elected government.
“This amendment would give executive agencies full scope to become judge, jury and executioner. On the basis of a flimsy allegation and mere suspicion, any agency could proceed to arrest a minister or chief minister. In a society based on the rule of law, a person can be punished only after a trial by an independent judiciary, and then only when the offense is proven beyond reasonable doubt,” he said. added.
Owaisi criticizes Constitution Amd Bill, says it will ‘violate the principle of separation of powers’https://t.co/4H6nkKWWdB
– Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) August 20, 2025
KC Venugopal
Terming it a “draconian law” and a diversionary tactic, Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday slammed the Center over the Constitution Amendment Bill. Speaking to the media, he said, “This is just a diversionary tactic. It is a draconian law. It will not be passed by Parliament. They want to divert attention from the election fraud and the Bihar Yatra…They are trying to constitutionalize the politics of vendetta.”
Priyanka Gandhi
Terming it “draconian” and “undemocratic”, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi said if the bill is implemented, a chief minister could be jailed on trumped-up charges and removed from office after 30 days without conviction.
“I consider this a completely draconian thing… to call it an ‘anti-corruption measure’ is to throw a veil over the eyes of the people. Tomorrow you can file any complaint against a chief minister, have him arrested for 30 days without conviction… and he ceases to be the chief minister? This is absolutely unconstitutional and undemocratic,” she said.
#WATCH | On the bill to impeach the Prime Minister, government ministers and ministers detained on serious criminal charges, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “I consider it a completely draconian thing because it goes against everything.” To call it an anti-corruption measure is simply to draw a veil… pic.twitter.com/Or5Q6effKK
-ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025
Gaurav Gogoi
Speaking to “Home Minister Amit Shah’s bills are nothing but a desperate attempt to divert public attention from Shri Rahul Gandhi’s thunderous Adhikar Yatra vote. First the CSDS – BJP IT cell drama and now these bills. Clearly, the winds of change are blowing in Bihar,” he wrote.
Home Minister Amit Shah’s bills are nothing but a desperate attempt to divert public attention from Shri Rahul Gandhi’s thunderous Adhikar Yatra vote.
First the CSDS – BJP IT cellular drama and now these bills.
It is clear that the winds of change are blowing…
– Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 19, 2025
Mahua Moitra
Targeting the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra said it bypasses both the federal structure and the judiciary. In an article on
The opposition’s predictions come true: the Constitution is amended by the BJP with only 240 deputies. The new bill bypasses both the federal structure and the judiciary – The Union government can use ED CBI to arrest elected opposition CMs on false charges and fire them WITHOUT being proven guilty in a court of law.
–Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) August 20, 2025
Abhishek Singhvi
Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi called the move “the best way to destabilize the opposition”.
“What a vicious cycle! No arrest guidelines were followed! Arrests of opposition leaders were widespread and disproportionate. The proposed new law removes the incumbent #CM, etc., immediately after his arrest. The best way to destabilize the opposition is to unleash the biased central agencies to arrest opposition CMs, and although they are unable to defeat them electorally, to dismiss through arbitrary arrests!! And no outgoing CM from the ruling party ever touched!! he said on X.
Derek O’Brien
In an article on »
In the middle of the night, more stunts from Modi’s fragile 239-seat coalition as it looks for other ways to mock and disrupt Parliament.
—Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) August 19, 2025
Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee also criticized the BJP government, accusing it of acquiring “POWER, WEALTH AND CONTROL WITHOUT ANY ACCOUNTABILITY”.
“The Union government, despite the support of opposition parties and the entire nation, still lacks the courage to reclaim PoK. It beats its chest with hollow rhetoric, but when it comes to defending India’s sovereignty, protecting our borders and taking strong action against our enemies, it shows no real resolve,” he said on X.
The Union government, despite the support of opposition parties and the entire nation, still does not have the courage to take back PoJK. He beats his chest with empty rhetoric, but when it comes to defending India’s sovereignty, protecting our borders and taking strong action against…
– Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) August 20, 2025
Pramod Tiwari
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, speaking to ANI, said, “Congress is against corruption, but since the BJP came to power, the definition of corruption has changed. Whether it is Election Commission, ED or CBI, there is a lot of abuse, and that is why their conviction rate is more than 90%. Let the bill happen; we will understand it, and this is not that after understanding it we will act and react to it. “
#WATCH | Delhi: On the bill to impeach PM, CMs and ministers held on serious criminal charges, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, “Congress is against corruption, but ever since the BJP came to power, the definition of corruption has changed. Whether it’s elections… pic.twitter.com/52vNPm68nx
-ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025
Ram Gopal Yadav
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Center over the Constitution Amendment Bill. In a conversation with ANI, he said that the Modi government has introduced another way to remove chief ministers of non-BJP ruled states.
“Even if there are no charges against anyone, charges can and are being made under this government. People are being imprisoned on false and serious charges. In states which do not have BJP CMs or ministers, another method of removing them from power is being introduced by this government. Democratic norms are no longer left behind. Those who bring this bill get nothing – once they leave power, they will not get anything done. will come back more. Their own people started opposing it,” he said.
Boora Narsaiah Goud
Meanwhile, BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud termed the move a “historic necessity” and a much-awaited bill. Speaking to ANI, Goud said, “The Indian government’s decision to introduce the historic bill to impeach the Prime Minister or any other minister of state arrested for more than 30 days in any corruption case involving more than five years of imprisonment is a historic necessity and a long-pending bill.
Manan Mishra
BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra welcomed the move and called it an “important bill”. He said: “There is no attempt at diversion. The opposition wants to divert public attention. The government is introducing an important bill in which those who have been in jail for more than 30 days will not be allowed to hold ministerial posts. There can be no more important work than this, but the opposition wants to obstruct Parliament… All important bills, we pass them and will continue to do so.”
