The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel to seek opposition-ruled states' views on Bill seeking to allow removal of PM, CMs for graft

A parliamentary panel is reviewing proposed laws to remove Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers for corruption. The committee will seek opinions from opposition-ruled states like Karnataka and Telangana. Madhya Pradesh has already endorsed the Bill. The proposed legislation aims to allow removal upon arrest for serious criminal offenses. This marks a significant shift from current laws requiring conviction.