Lok Sabha witnesses uproar as proposals spark sharp political divide
August 16, 2025 — The Lok Sabha referred two contentious bills seeking the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers arrested on criminal charges to a joint parliamentary committee after a heated debate and chaotic scenes in the House.
The proposed legislation aims to mandate immediate removal from office of any top executive leader facing arrest in criminal cases, a move the opposition claims is essential to uphold integrity in public office. However, ruling party members have called it politically motivated and impractical, arguing that due process must be respected.
Amid loud protests, the Speaker announced that the bills would be sent to a joint committee for detailed examination and consultation, signaling that the matter will not be rushed through without scrutiny. The referral came after repeated adjournments earlier in the day as MPs clashed over the scope and implications of the proposals.
The development has triggered a wider debate on political accountability and the balance between legal processes and governance stability, setting the stage for an intense political showdown in the coming weeks.