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

No confidence motions have been moved in Lok Sabha 27 times in the past, and all of them have either been defeated or remained inconclusive, data compiled by a think tank showed.

Union Minister and Telangana BJP President, G Kishan Reddy: "They (Opposition) came forward with the no-confidence motion, We are not scared. We are ready to answer on all issues. We are not a party that will run away. We are not corrupt...We work for the people of the country."

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday issued a whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House on July 27-28.

The Congress moved a no-confidence motion against the government Wednesday on behalf of the newly-formed Opposition grouping I.N.D.I.A, to force PM Modi to speak on Manipur. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted the motion against the government and said a date for a discussion on the motion will be decided after consulting the leaders of all parties.

Raghav Chadha's dig was aimed at the ruling BJP-led NDA, which is set to face a ‘no confidence motion’ moved by the Opposition.

Congress on Wednesday issues a three-line whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament on July 27.

INDIA alliance parties' parliament Floor leaders will meet in the chamber of LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday to discuss the urgent issues to be discussed in Parliament tomorrow.

"INDIA has given the no-confidence motion because people of the country have no hope left in this government," says Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi.

TMC MP Derek O'Brien: "In the Rajya Sabha, we are asking for an immediate discussion (on Manipur) because this is an emergency provision called Rule 267. In the last seven years, not even one notice has been accepted of the opposition. Not even one. The last one was done in 2016 on demonetization... What is happening in Manipur is unprecedented."

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was attacked by a crow while he was speaking on the phone within the premises of Parliament on Tuesday. The moment was captured by a photographer with news agency PTI and the pictures soon went viral on the internet.

AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj on ‘No Confidence Motion’: "It's an embarrassing moment for Central govt. Today people do not have faith in the central government...Now due to this motion, PM Modi has to come (to the Parliament) and he has to answer the Opposition."

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot peaks on Parliament logjam on Manipur issue: "The entire country is witness, it is the Central govt's responsibility to give a statement on the Manipur incident. A meaningful discussion should be done. Today, 85 days have passed, yet there are no answers...We are saddened by the conduct of the Manipur & Central govt...PM Modi should make a statement..."

Members of the Rajya Sabha from the Northeast called on the Chairman of the House in Parliament today and requested for a short-duration discussion under Rule 176 on issues in Manipur. They urged Members across all party lines to participate in the discussion.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Twitter: “The Modi government continues to refuse the perfectly legitimate demands of INDIA parties for a comprehensive statement from the Prime Minister on the post-May 3rd situation in Manipur to be followed by a discussion in both Houses. In the face of this continued and obstinate refusal, INDIA parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha for the entire afternoon.”

The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha was passed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday.

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate: "...It is sad that while fighting us, BJP has now stood against India. What can be expected if PM and others are equating INDIA to a terrorist outfit like the Indian Mujahideen and symbol of colonialism East India Company. PM Modi, your fight was with us but you have started fighting with India. This is shameful..."

Amid the ongoing protest over Manipur issue in Parliament, the Opposition staged a walkout of Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on the no-confidence motion: “Now, it (the no-confidence motion) has been tabled and has been accepted, the Speaker now has to fix a date for the debate and the voting on it.”

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, his family members outside the Parliament.

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“PM must respect parliament, this is not a presidential form of government this is a parliamentary democracy,” says Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on the no-confidence motion accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Congress MPs stage protest outside the Parliament, demanding a ₹20,000-crore special package for flood-hit Punjab.

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"As per the rules, the Speaker has 10 days to set a date for the voting of the no-confidence motion. We will use that opportunity to articulate our point of view why we believe that this government has failed Manipur and India," says Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on opposition's no-confidence motion.

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"The opposition is making a desperate attempt by bringing the no-confidence motion since they know that they don't have the numbers (in Lok Sabha). Their motive is to create ruckus," says BJP MP Sushil Kumar Singh.

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"Now the Chairman (Lok Sabha) will allot a date and a discussion will be held," says Congress MP Manish Tewari on opposition's no-confidence motion in Parliament over Manipur crisis.

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