Tharoor Advocates for Legislation to Dismiss Ministers, Bucking Trend with Senior Congress Figures
Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress, has expressed support for a bill that proposes the removal of government ministers with serious criminal charges, causing tension within the Congress party.
The bill, introduced by Amit Shah, the Union Minister of India, on August 20, 2025, has stirred up opposition and protests. It proposes that ministers cannot continue to serve if they spend 30 days in jail.
Tharoor's positive remarks about the bill were not well-received by the Congress, particularly in light of his past criticisms of the party's views. His comments have sparked speculation about a potential switch to the BJP, a party he has previously stated he will not join.
However, Tharoor has clarified that he has not adequately studied the bills but finds the idea of removing ministers with criminal charges from office reasonable. This stance differs from that of senior Congress leaders, such as Priyanka Gandhi, who has labeled the bill as "unconstitutional" and "draconian."
Gandhi believes the bill could allow ruling parties to misuse law enforcement, a concern shared by many opposition parties. Tharoor's remarks on the bill do not align with the views of the Congress party, leading to increased unease, particularly when he was chosen to discuss "partner nations" in Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam.
Notably, Tharoor has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in support of this bill, a move that has further complicated his relationship with the Congress. Despite this, Tharoor remains a member of the Congress party, and it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold.
The bill also proposes the removal of ministers who have been arrested for severe criminal charges and have been in jail for 30 days. A similar proposal has been made for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The bill's passage and implementation could mark a significant step towards addressing corruption in Indian politics.
In conclusion, Tharoor's support for the bill has caused a rift within the Congress party, with many viewing it as a potential switch to the BJP. However, Tharoor maintains that he has not studied the bills thoroughly and finds the idea of removing ministers with criminal charges from office reasonable. The bill's passage and implementation will be closely watched as it could mark a significant step towards addressing corruption in Indian politics.
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