The Correct Answer is Automatic removal of ministers after 30 days of detention. In News • Amit Shah Introduces Bill for Automatic Removal of Ministers After 30 Days of Detention. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • On 20 August 2025, Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha. • The Bill allows the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if detained for 30 consecutive days on charges carrying a minimum five-year sentence, even without conviction. • The Bill proposes constitutional amendments in: • Article 75 (Union Council of Ministers): Ministers must resign by the 31st day of detention or be automatically removed. • Article 164 (State Council of Ministers): Applies similar rules for Chief Ministers at the state level. • Article 239AA (Delhi’s Executive): Applies the same rules to Delhi’s ministers and Chief Minister. • Implementation Mechanism: A detained minister must either be removed officially or automatically cease office after 30 days in custody. If bail isn't secured within 30 days, the person will be removed automatically on the 31st day. • The Bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further review. • Objectives: Upholds constitutional morality, ensures clean governance, and aligns with the suspension of civil servants upon arrest. • Criticism: Concerns about political misuse, selective arrests, and undermining constitutional principles like presumption of innocence, separation of powers, and federalism. • Support: Some view it as a necessary reform to ensure accountability and address cases of leaders continuing in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings.