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No-confidence motion highlights: Congress' to RS MPs to be present in Parl

No-confidence motion highlights: The Narendra Modi govt, which enjoys support of 332 MPs in Lok Sabha, faces virtually no threat from no-confidence motion.

The no-confidence motion notice was moved after acrimony and disruptions in Parliament. (PTI)
The no-confidence motion notice was moved after acrimony and disruptions in Parliament. (PTI)

The Indian National Congress' Lok Sabha Deputy and North east leader Gaurav Gogoi moved the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led Central government on Wednesday.   The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) said on Tuesday that it will be bringing a no-confidence motion against the government in an attempt to make him respond to raging issues, including the Manipur situation. This came after days of acrimony and disruption in Parliament coupled with the BJP’s refusal to accept the Opposition’s demand that Modi speak on Manipur. 

At the floor strategy meeting of the INDIA alliance, leaders of the member-parties discussed a proposal to move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. The Narendra Modi government, which enjoys the support of at least 332 MPs in the Lok Sabha, faces virtually no threat from this no-confidence motion.

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At the floor strategy meeting of the INDIA alliance, leaders of the member-parties discussed a proposal to move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. The Narendra Modi government, which enjoys the support of at least 332 MPs in the Lok Sabha, faces virtually no threat from this no-confidence motion.

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Jul 26, 2023, 11:10:47 IST

‘We have enough numbers to move no-confidence motion’: Congress MP

"I.N.D.I.A partners unanimously decide to move a no-confidence motion against the NDA government. The government, Home Minister and Defence Minister are saying that we're ready for the discussion in the House, but they are not making the atmosphere in the House for discussion. PM is not coming to the House and sitting every day in his chamber, meeting media and having BJP parliamentary party meetings...We have enough numbers to move a no-confidence motion against the government," said Congress MP K Suresh.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 11:06:00 IST

LS speaker to consider no confidence motion notice by Gaurav Gogoi

Lok Sabha Speaker will consider the no confidence motion notice given by Gaurav Gogoi and ascertain if the notice is admissible. 

Jul 26, 2023, 11:03:53 IST

No-confidence motion to be taken up at 12 noon today

No-confidence motion will be taken up at 12 noon today

Jul 26, 2023, 11:03:33 IST

House proceedings begin by paying tribute to soldiers martyred during Kargil war on Kargil Vijay Diwas

House proceedings begin by paying tribute to soldiers who were martyred during Kargil war. 

Jul 26, 2023, 11:01:59 IST

‘We are going to oppose the no-confidence motion’: YSRCP MP 

YSRCP MP V Vijayasai Reddy says, “When everything is going good, where is the necessity for No Confidence Motion? We are going to oppose the Motion.”

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:56:51 IST

‘Democracy not just about numbers’: RJD MP Manoj Jah on Opposition moving no-confidence motion

RJD MP Manoj Jha says, “We know that the numbers are not in our favour but democracy is not just about numbers. Manipur is burning and people are waiting for the PM to speak...Perhaps under the pretext of No Confidence Motion, he can be made to speak something. That will be the biggest achievement…”

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:52:33 IST

‘If the PM speaks on Manipur…’: BRS MP on filing no-confidence motion against BJP govt

BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao says, “We have moved the No Confidence Motion on behalf of our party. Since the commencement of the session all Opposition leaders had been demanding discussion on Manipur issue. If the PM speaks on this, there will be peace among people of the country - so we made efforts...So, today this Motion has been moved...”

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:50:14 IST

‘It is a question of Constitutional propriety of the PM’: RSP MP on Opposition moving no-confidence motion

Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premchandran says, "This is not the question of numbers. It is the question of the Constitutional propriety of the Prime Minister of the country to attend the Parliament and address it. It is unfortunate that the Opposition is forced to move a No Confidence Motion so as to have the presence of the Prime Minister. It is strange, the country has never seen such a situation..."

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:48:57 IST

‘Government ready for every situation’: Union MoS for Parliamentary Affairs on no-confidence motion

Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "...Let the No Confidence Motion come, Government is ready for every situation. We do want a discussion on Manipur...Before the commencement of the session, they wanted a discussion. When we agreed, they brought up the issue of Rules. When we reached an agreement on Rules, they brought in the new issue that the PM come and initiate discussion. I think these are all excuses..."

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:32:27 IST

‘Have to use no-confidence motion to bring PM to parliament’: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said on Wednesday, "...Someone is steering clear of his responsibility, someone is not shouldering his responsibility towards Manipur - people are wondering why is the PM not coming to the Parliament...If we have to use this No Confidence Motion to bring the PM to the Parliament, I think we will be doing a huge service to this nation."

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:31:11 IST

 ‘People have confidence in PM Modi, BJP’: Parliamentary Affairs Minister on no-confidence motion moved by Opp parties

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday, “People have confidence in PM Modi and BJP. They brought a No Confidence Motion in the last term as well. People of this country taught them a lesson.”

Jul 26, 2023, 10:29:35 IST

"Won't expunge their previous...": Rajnath Singh hits out at I.N.D.I.A ahead of Oppn's no-confidence motion

As the Opposition moved to bring a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hit out at the fledgling Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance saying that calling itself I.N.D.I.A alone won't "expunge their previous actions from the collective public consciousness".

Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "The Opposition alliance has changed its name in an attempt to shed its checkered past. Renaming itself as I.N.D.I.A won’t expunge their previous actions from the collective public consciousness."

Singh added that the people will come to realise the Opposition's 'propaganda' and will vote against the alliance in the Lok Sabha elections next year.

"The citizens of our country have the wisdom to decipher this propaganda and they will resoundingly reject this refurbished entity," he added in his tweet.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:25:28 IST

Opposition MPs submit suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha; demand for discussion on Manipur violence

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, Congress MPs Rajeev Shukla and Ranjeet Ranjan and AAP MP Ragha Chadha have also submitted suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 and demand discussion on Manipur situation.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:24:30 IST

Congress MP submits Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Manish Tewari has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, demanding to discuss the Manipur situation.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:17:25 IST

‘No-confidence motion — political move with political purpose’: CPI MP

CPI MP Binoy Viswam says, "This No Confidence Motion is a political move with a political purpose - a political move which will bring results...The No Confidence Motion will compel him (Prime Minister) to come to the Parliament. We need a discussion on the issues of the country, especially on Manipur, inside the Parliament. Forget the numbers, they know the numbers and we know the numbers..."

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:16:22 IST

BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao also filed No-Confidence Motion against Modi govt

BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao has also filed the No Confidence Motion against the Government.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:15:11 IST

Lok Sabha to not discuss the no-confidence motion today; Speaker to assess support and allot date of discussion

The Lok Sabha will not be discussing the no-confidence motion on Wednesday. However, it will be taken up in the house and the Speaker will see if the notice has support of 50 MPs or not and will further allot time and date, as per the rule.

(HT)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:13:01 IST

No-confidence motion filed at 9:20am today

The no-confidence motion was filed at 9:20am on Wednesday. According to the Lok Sabha rules, any no-confidence motion notice submitted before 10 am, will be taken up on the same day.

(HT)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:11:50 IST

Lok Sabha speaker to take up no-confidence motion in the house

Lok Sabha Speaker is expected to take up the No-Confidence Motion in the house and the Opposition will have to show that there are 50 MPs who support this notice.

The motion was filed at 9.20 in notice office.

(HT)

Jul 26, 2023, 10:07:29 IST

Congress moves No-confidence motion in the Parliament

Congress moves No-confidence motion in the Parliament.

Jul 26, 2023, 09:46:44 IST

‘Many times motions exercised regardless of outcome’: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Speaking upon Opposition bringing a no-confidence motion against Govt in Lok Sabha today, AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, “Many a time in India's Parliamentary history, critical instruments of debate, dialogue and discussion within Parliament are exercised. Regardless of the outcome of those instruments and motions, they are exercised with the sole objective of a long-duration discussion on an important issue subsequent to which the PM of India is compelled to come to Parliament and respond to the issues raised by the people and the Members of the Lok Sabha. I think these Parliamentary instruments actually strengthen India's democracy and must be exercised time again & again to pressurise the Govt to come before the Lok Sabha and answer the questions...”

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 09:35:11 IST

Congress Lok Sabha deputy Gaurav Gogoi to move the no-confidence motion in the Parliament

Congress Lok Sabha Deputy and North east leader Gaurav Gogoi to move the no-confidence motion in the Parliament.

Jul 26, 2023, 09:32:19 IST

Parlaiment's Monsoon session, Day 5: I.N.D.I.A's no-confidence motion against govt likely to persisit 'logjam'

As the logjam in Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session persisted for the fourth day over situation in Manipur, the day five on Wednesday might pose a challenge for the Centre amid the no-confidence motion proposed by I.N.D.I.A alliance against the government.

The Opposition's alliance — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance-- is planning to bring a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha today, the Leader of the Opposition in Lower House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.

The sources on Tuesday said that the opposition parties are weighing various options including a no-confidence motion as it would entail a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there will be a discussion on Manipur violence also.

Meanwhile, as the Parliament reconvene today at 11 am, Union Minister Jitendra Singh to make statements regarding the status of implementation of the Recommendations/ Observations contained in the 126th, and 127th Report of the Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on Demands for Grants (2023-2024) pertaining to the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 09:18:03 IST

‘PM Modi should apologise to the country with folded hands…’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

“PM Modi insulted India yesterday and deviated attention from the Manipur issue. Not only this, he also compared I.N.D.I.A with a terrorist group...Insult us but don't insult the country. He should apologise to the country with folded hands...The I.N.D.I.A alliance, constituting of 26 political parties, demand that PM Modi speak on Manipur issue in the Parliament...I'm happy that a no-confidence motion is being brought against this government,” says AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 08:49:34 IST

Sanjay Singh's and Rajani Patil's suspension should be revoked immediately: Congress MP

Congress MP Jebi Mather says, "Sanjay Singh is suspended from the Rajya Sabha. They can suspend him but they cannot stop him from raising the issue, from being the voice of the people. He is continuing his sit-in protest in the Parliament. This is the third day today. We all, Team INDIA, stand with him at this time. Why is the PM not speaking in the Parliament (on Manipur)? Why is he running away? From the start of this session, we have been asking repeatedly but there is silence on the part of the Prime Minister...He should take the countrymen into confidence...Sanjay Singh's and Rajani Patil's suspension should be revoked immediately."

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 08:36:10 IST

‘When will you give answers on Manipur violence?’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh asks PM Modi

"Team INDIA (opposition alliance) and all the MPs want to ask the PM just one question - when will he give answers on Manipur violence in the Parliament?" says AAP MP Sanjay Singh as he continues to protest outside the Parliament against Manipur crisis and his suspension from Rajya Sabha for the remaining session.

(PTI)

Jul 26, 2023, 08:21:50 IST

Congress calls meeting of its Lok Sabha MPs today

The Congress party on Tuesday called for a meeting of its Lok Sabha MPs in the party's parliamentary office at 10:30 am Wednesday.

The Congress has also issued a three-line whip for its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the Parliament today.

Significantly, the Opposition parties have decided to move a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led central government in the Lok Sabha today.

"Opposition parties will be bringing a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against the government tomorrow," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, told ANI on Tuesday.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 07:53:40 IST

Jaishankar, Sitharaman lead attack on INDIA ahead of no-confidence motion; ‘Hurting a lot’: Kejriwal's retort

After PM Modi drew a parallel between INDIA and East India Company or Indian Mujahideen after united opposition INDIA -- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance -- decided to bring a no-confidence motion against the government, it was an all-out attack counterattack between the NDA and INDIA with Union ministers like S Jaishankar, Niramala Sitharaman leading the attack.

'Irony that those who seek intervention from abroad now believe that I.N.D.I.A can serve as a cover. Not to worry; the people will see through it," Union minister S Jaishankar tweeted.

"Those who begged Pakistan’s help to throw out an elected government in India now want to capitalise on the name I.N.D.I.A. Those who lectured on using only Hindi, now forget Bharat and don’t mind I.N.D.I.A. Those who forgot India serving only a dynasty/family/caste today remember I.N.D.I.A. Indians recognise opportunism," tweeted finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Jul 26, 2023, 07:38:01 IST

8 things about no-confidence motions as INDIA likely to ask govt to prove majority in House

After the first three days of Parliament’s monsoon session were washed out, the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) grouping has decided to move a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led NDA government in Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers claimed on Tuesday.

A no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and by any member of the House. The member has to give a written notice of the motion before 10 am and at least 50 members have to accept the motion. The Speaker will then decide the date for discussion of the motion.

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Jul 26, 2023, 07:30:24 IST

Opposition parties in India not Mujahideen but 'Marjeevade' or living martyrs: Congress

The Congress Tuesday said the ethnic strife and the situation in Manipur cannot be compared with stray incidents of crimes against women in other states and it warrants a comprehensive discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a statement in Parliament.

The Congress also said the opposition parties under the INDIA alliance are "living martyrs" of democracy.

It does not behove persons in the prime minister's position to speak in a manner comparing the INDIA alliance with the East India Company or the Indian Mujahideen, the party said.

Addressing a joint press conference, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Naseer Hussain said the grave situation in Manipur warrants that the prime minister makes a statement in both houses of Parliament.

The Congress has been making the demand right from the start of the Monsoon session of Parliament last Thursday.

(PTI)

Jul 26, 2023, 07:18:11 IST

Cong issues whip to its LS MPs amid plans to call no-confidence motion in Parliament

The Congress has issued a whip to all its MPs, directing them to be present in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, sources said, adding that all party MPs would meet in the office of the Congress Parliamentary Party for a meeting at 10.30 am.

The alliance of 26 opposition parties INDIA is likely to submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against the government in Lok Sabha on Wednesday to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak in Parliament on the Manipur violence, senior leaders of the front said. The alliance has already drawn up a draft of the notice and is in the process of getting the necessary 50 signatures of MPs.

The group has to submit the notice before 10 am for it to be read out by the speaker in the House on Wednesday.

(PTI)

Jul 26, 2023, 07:09:55 IST

Opposition floor leaders to meet Wednesday morning on-trust vote

Floor leaders of opposition parties who are part of the INDIA alliance will hold a meeting on Wednesday morning as the grouping plans to move a no-confidence motion against the government on the Manipur issue.

Sources said the opposition intends to move a no-confidence motion against the government on Wednesday, a last bid by the grouping to make the government and the prime minister speak up on the issue of Manipur violence.

The floor leaders of various parties would meet in the chamber of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge at 10 am. The meeting has been called to discuss the urgent issues in Parliament.

(PTI)

Jul 26, 2023, 06:37:21 IST

Opposition to bring no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against government: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary

The Opposition parties have decided to move a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led central government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said.

Opposition members have resorted to protests and sloganeering in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, forcing repeated adjournments of the two Houses since the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20.

"Opposition parties will be bringing a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against the government tomorrow," Chowdhary, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, told ANI on Tuesday.

"Today, it has been decided that we would not have any other alternative but to resort to a no-confidence motion because the government is not accepting the demand of the opposition to have an elaborate discussion with the Prime Minister on Manipur. He should make a statement on the Manipur violence as he is our leader in the parliament," he said.

(ANI)

Jul 26, 2023, 06:21:53 IST

How INDIA decided on no-confidence motion against govt

On Monday evening, a senior INDIA alliance leader tossed the idea to bring a no-confidence motion against the government to the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, people aware of the matter told HT.

When the Opposition leaders met on Tuesday at 10am at his office, Kharge announced the proposal and sought the opinion of all leaders after disposing of the remaining agenda. The notice for the no-confidence motion will be submitted to the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday before 10am. The INDIA parties will meet again on Wednesday to collect signatures of the MPs for the notice.

The leaders had already taken into account the pros and cons of pushing a no-confidence motion against an alliance that dominates the Lok Sabha with 332 seats. “We know the result would be a foregone conclusion. But we will force the PM to speak on issues if we move a no-confidence motion. And if they try to avoid a debate (citing disruptions), it will be a moral victory,” said a leader.

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