Which Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2025 provides for the removal of a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or any Minister from office if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days for a serious punishable offense?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025

Explanation:

• The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 20, 2025.

• The Bill proposes to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution to address the issue of "governance from jail."

• It mandates the removal or resignation of a Prime Minister (PM), Chief Minister (CM), or any Minister if they are arrested and remain in custody for 30 consecutive days.

• This provision applies specifically to cases involving "serious offenses," defined as crimes punishable with imprisonment of five years or more.

• If the individual does not resign by the 31st day, they will automatically cease to hold office by operation of law.

Information Booster:

• The Bill aims to uphold constitutional morality and ensure that high executive offices are not held by individuals unable to perform their duties due to judicial detention.

• Alongside this Bill, the government introduced the Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to extend similar provisions to UTs with legislatures.

Additional Knowledge:

(b) Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Option b)

• This Bill (often associated with 2024–25) primarily focuses on the "One Nation, One Election" initiative.

• It seeks to synchronize the terms of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to conduct simultaneous elections.

(c) Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Option c)

• The 128th Amendment Act (passed earlier as a Bill in 2023) is known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

• It provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

(d) Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Option d)

• As of the current legislative cycle, the 131st Amendment Bill typically refers to subsequent administrative or local governance reforms and is not the bill related to ministerial removal upon 30 days of custody.