Ramesh argues that Amit Shah and Narendra Modi will fall short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which would dismiss ministers after 30 consecutive days in jail and address delimitation concerns.

He points to splits within opposition-aligned parties, noting tensions in TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) while insisting Congress remains unified.

Ramesh accuses the government of trying to consolidate power and fracture the opposition, citing recent party splits and resistance to the administration's agenda.

Congress contends the bill, referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after being introduced in August 2025, represents political vendetta and could undermine the presumption of innocence amid ongoing investigations.

Opposition parties largely boycott JPC proceedings, though the committee has consulted constitutional experts and stakeholders and is expected to publish its reports around mid-July.

Opposition members are in the minority on the JPC, which is dominated by the BJP and allies, as parties argue these measures violate presumption of innocence and decriminalize politics.

Congress plans a strong opposition to the constitution amendment that would dismiss a minister jailed for 30 consecutive days in serious crimes, calling it political harassment and an assault on due process.

Critics warn the bills could destabilize non-BJP-ruled states, enable abuse of investigative agencies, and erode constitutional safeguards by removing elected officials pre-conviction.

A panel meeting is planned for July 17 to adopt reports on the 130th Amendment Bill, Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Amendment, and UT Governance Amendment ahead of a Monsoon session commencing July 20.

The government may seek Cabinet approval for the draft legislation before Parliament, aiming to accelerate its Monsoon Session agenda.

The broader package targets criminalization of politics, with the JPC preparing reports on related bills for possible introduction after the Monsoon Session begins.

The bill, introduced by Home Minister Shah and referred to the JPC, would trigger dismissal on the 31st day of custody for offenses punishable by more than five years, a provision Congress deems extraordinary.