The Hindu editorial on 22/08/2025 argues that three new bills introduced by the Centre, purportedly to enhance political probity, are in fact a dangerous form of 'lawfare' designed to concentrate power and target political rivals. The bills propose removing a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or Minister from office solely based on detention for a serious offense, rather than a judicial conviction. The editorial contends this would be applied unequally, weaponized by central agencies like the ED and CBI against Opposition-led state governments while the Prime Minister remains immune. This approach subverts the core legal principle of "innocent until proven guilty" and functions as a direct assault on India's federal structure. The piece concludes that these proposals dishonor the democratic mandate of elected officials and weaponize the legal process for political gain, all under the guise of combating corruption.
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