The Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill, amid a boycott by the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition, which tore up copies of the Bill and walked out, calling it a black day in the history of the State's legislature.
It accused the Left Democratic Front government of using its majority to defang an effective anti-corruption mechanism. The Governor's assent now becomes crucial for the Bill, which according to the Opposition would face legal hurdles owing to the "anti-constitutional amendments."
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala raised a point of order over the Subject Committee making further amendments without any special instruction from the House or the Speaker.
