Congress Blocks Bill to Remove Jailed Ministers After 30 Days
July 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via National Herald
India's Congress party is mounting opposition to a constitutional amendment bill that would automatically remove ministers from office after 30 days of imprisonment. The legislation represents a significant governance question about ministerial accountability and the balance between judicial consequences and executive continuity. Congress's resistance signals deep partisan divisions over how India should handle the intersection of criminal law and government service. Read more about this...