'Kiren Rijiju states that Modi has rejected exceptions in proposed bills concerning the dismissal of ministers'

In a significant turn of events, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has disclosed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused an exemption for himself from bills that propose the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they are jailed for serious offenses.

The revelation comes amidst the ongoing debate and discussion of three bills in Parliament: the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, and The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill.

The bills, which were introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah amidst Opposition protests and sloganeering, have been met with criticism from the Opposition leaders who have labelled the proposed amendments as "draconian" and "unconstitutional." The Opposition has also alleged that these bills would be used to target the chief ministers in opposition-ruled states at the behest of central agencies.

However, Rijiju, in a comment, stated that ethics should be central to the bills, implying a criticism of the current state of ethics in politics. The Prime Minister, in turn, has been quoted saying that he, as a citizen, should not have special protection.

PM Modi's stance was reiterated when he told the Cabinet that it had been recommended he be kept out of the ambit of the bills. However, he did not agree with the recommendation.

The bills, after the initial protests, were introduced and sent to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) after a voice vote. The JPC is expected to scrutinise the bills and submit its report to the Parliament for further action.

The recommendation to keep the Prime Minister out of the legislative domain of proposed laws was suggested by GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) regarding the influence on legislative drafts and executive footprint in Germany's ministries.

This development comes at a time when the country is grappling with issues of corruption and accountability in politics. The bills, if passed, are expected to bring about significant changes in the way political leaders are held accountable for their actions.

'Kiren Rijiju states that Modi has rejected exceptions in proposed bills concerning the dismissal of ministers'