Modi Refuses Exemption in Bill to Sack Jailed Ministers – Kiren Rijiju

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected a proposal during cabinet discussions that would have exempted him from a bill aimed at removing jailed ministers. Rijiju noted that Modi insisted no officeholder should have special protection, saying the Prime Minister is

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Amit Shah Defends Removal Bill, Cites 2010 Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the government’s proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to automatically remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days in cases where charges involve a minimum punishment of five years. The bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, is part of […]

National Politics

Opposition Slams Centre’s “Draconian” Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The constitutional amendment proposes that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers automatically lose their positions if they remain in

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Government Withdraws Income Tax Bill, Planning Fresh Version

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The Indian government has formally withdrawn the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13. The decision follows a detailed review and feedback from a parliamentary select committee that identified several provisions needing revision. Why Was the Bill Pulled Back? Key areas flagged for changes include provisions related to […]