In India, Congress has said it will strongly oppose a proposed bill that would automatically remove a prime minister, chief minister, or other minister after 30 days in jail for a serious offense. The measure would reach elected governments and Parliament while making detention status consequential for ministerial office.

Congress called the proposal “nothing but political vendetta,” while the rule presents a uniform accountability trigger that could also be used as a political sanction. Congress has pledged to strongly oppose the bill.