NEW DELHI: Going for a consensus with key opposition parties, Congress has decided to boycott the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on three bills that prescribe automatic dismissal of CMs and ministers who are in jail for 30 days. While it comes on the back of boycott announced by TMC , Samajwadi Party , AAP and Sena UBT, the decision of the lead opposition player implies the participation of remaining INDIA bloc parties like DMK , NCP, Left is also doubtful — raising the possibility of an entire opposition no-show in the crucial panel that will vet the bills including the 130th constitutional amendment that was tabled by Union home minister Amit Shah in the monsoon session of the Parliament. Congress sources said the decision on staying away from the JPC has been taken and a
After key allies, Congress will also boycott JPC bills on dismissal of jailed CMs, ministers

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