New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks that “Congress and opposition will support morality” on the 130th Amendment Bill, calling Shah’s comments the “greatest joke of the century.”
Tagore asserted that Amit Shah is “not qualified” to speak on morality and alleged that even the BJP’s allies are strongly opposed to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025.
“The greatest joke of the century is who is speaking of morality. Mr. Amit Shah is speaking about morality. The person who was sent out of Gujarat, the person who was responsible for organised attacks by the police. We all know that the bill has been vehemently opposed by many of the BJP’s allies. This bill targets those in power. This bill will be defeated in the House… He is not qualified to speak about morality,” Tagore told ANI.
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel also criticized Shah for attacking the opposition over the amendment bill, calling it a “weapon” in the hands of police officers. “The bill was brought on the last day. The Speaker was not even asked before introducing the bill… Amit Shah ji should not talk about morality,” Baghel said.
In an interview with ANI, Amit Shah had expressed confidence that the bill will be passed despite strong opposition. The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on charges carrying a minimum punishment of five years.
The bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of 31 members from both houses for detailed scrutiny before being put to vote. Defending the legislation, Shah said the proposal aims to uphold “constitutional morality” and public trust, stressing that the provisions apply equally to all leaders, including those from the ruling party.
“I am sure it will be passed. There will be many people in the Congress party and in the opposition who will support morality and maintain the moral ground. The Prime Minister himself has included the post of PM in this… Earlier, Indira Gandhi had brought the 39th amendment to protect the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Speaker from judicial review by Indian courts. Narendra Modi ji has brought a constitutional amendment against himself that if the Prime Minister goes to jail, he will have to resign,” Shah said while defending the bill.
Shah had introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers from office if they are detained for 30 consecutive days under serious criminal charges.
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