Amid concerns raised by the opposition parties, a parliamentary panel has recommended that the prime minister, Union ministers and chief ministers be suspended and not permanently removed from their posts, if they are detained for 30 straight days on charges of serious offences.

Parliament panel recommends replacing "removal" with "suspension" in Bill on public officials' custody, addressing concerns of misuse.

A parliamentary panel suggests suspending ministers instead of removing them from office. This change ensures innocent individuals are not permanently deprived of their positions.…