Amit Shah's Constitution Amendment Bill to fire jailed ministers has drawn criticism from Arvind Kejriwal, while the Delhi High Court invalidates the CIC's judgement regarding PM Modi's 1978 DU degree reveal. REAL BREAKING NEWS provides the most recent Indian political news, analysis, and updates as of August 25 2025.
Drama is a constant in Indian politics, and today was no exception. Monday brought a whirlwind of happenings that have everyone talking, from harsh words in Parliament to courtroom twists that have been burning for years. Let's start with the contentious discussion between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a proposed Constitution Amendment Bill that is causing controversy.
Never one to hold back, Kejriwal criticized Shah and the BJP-led administration on social media and in public remarks for what he described as a hypocritical action. That bill? A change to the constitution that would require Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers to be fired if they are in jail for more than a certain period of time, effectively preventing them from leading governments while jailed.
Kejriwal shifted the BJP's position after facing jail time earlier this year in a high-profile excise policy case but remaining in office until his departure. Referring to the BJP's practice of accepting leaders with ongoing charges or controversial pasts, he joked, "How many years should a person be imprisoned for including 'criminals' in their parties and later making them Chief Minister and Prime Minister?"
Shah also didn't hold back when he defended the measure in the Lok Sabha. As a clear illustration of the need for such a law, he pointed to Kejriwal's personal circumstances, saying that "no one can run a government from jail" and stressing "constitutional morality." He even implied that this adjustment might not have been required if Kejriwal had quit sooner. Opposition leaders are among the critics who are voicing their disapproval. They worry that this might be a covert means of establishing President's Rule or bringing down non-BJP administrations, possibly abusing the ED and CBI to target opponents.
But Shah was confident, pointing out that even Prime Minister Modi has committed to clean politics by including himself in the bill's scope.
This seems like a traditional power strategy to someone who has covered Indian politics for more than ten years. The bill, on the one hand, seeks to stop what Shah referred to as "shamelessness" in holding onto authority while behind bars. However, it also calls into question selective enforcement. Will it be universally applicable or will it only be another political weapon? The issue is far from over, as both houses are sure to have difficult talks about the bill.
Changing the focus to the legal system, the Delhi High Court issued a landmark decision today that, for the time being at least, ends an extended dispute on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's training. The court overturned a 2016 Central Information Commission (CIC) judgment that had permitted an RTI activist to view records from Delhi University (DU) dating back to 1978, when Modi is said to have earned his bachelor's degree.
The question of whether such documents should be made public was at the center of the case, which has been dragging on since activist Neeraj Kumar filed an RTI in 2016. Back in January 2017, the High Court delayed the judgment after DU appealed the CIC's decision in favor of disclosure.
The court sided with the institution today, ruling that the educational details are "personal information" exempt under the RTI Act unless there is a requiring public interest, which was not shown in this case, according to Justice Sachin Datta.
Allowing such checks, the judge warned, might transform the RTI into a tool for "fishing expeditions" or simple curiosity, potentially resulting in widespread privacy violations.
Modi's degrees have generated controversy before; recall the 2016 controversy in which AAP officials, including Kejriwal, questioned their veracity? In response, Modi and the BJP released copies, but doubts remained.
Even while today's decision may mark the end of the matter, the online discussion has continued. Supporters celebrate it as a victory for privacy rights, while opponents are already claiming it is a setback for transparency.
Today's capital has more to offer than that. The Attorney General promised instructions during the Supreme Court's hearing on the issue of preventing uncertain media coverage of critical cases like the Nimisha Priya case.
TMC leaders are furious by suspected crimes in Bengal, which is increasing the political fire that is already burning.
What a day, people. These stories highlight how our democracy strikes an unstable balance between accountability, privacy, and power. REAL BREAKING NEWS is here to break through the noise with context and facts, as usual. In your opinion, what are these developments? Tell us in the comments if you think the "sack jailed ministers" law is a dangerous overreach or a step in the right direction. And should RTI grant equal access to leaders' academic records?
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