Lok Sabha: Prime Minister Modi Scheduled to Respond to No-Confidence Motion Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Lok Sabha on August 10th to respond to the no-confidence motion put forward by the Opposition against the NDA government, as stated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday. Singh informed the Lower House that the Prime Minister will be present to address the no-confidence motion just before the adjournment of the house.

 

It's important to note that any Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, provided they have the backing of 50 fellow colleagues, holds the ability to present a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers at any given time. Following that, a deliberation concerning the motion is carried out. Members of Parliament who back the motion emphasize the deficiencies of the government, and the representatives from the Treasury Benches address the concerns raised by them. Subsequently, a voting process occurs, and if the motion secures success, it compels the government to vacate their positions.

 

On July 26, the opposition initiated a vote of no-confidence against the Modi administration, a matter that was addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Nevertheless, the Modi government is poised to secure victory in the vote, owing to the majority held by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allied parties within the Lok Sabha. Significantly, the NDA possesses a substantial majority, comprising 331 Members of Parliament, out of which the BJP holds 303 seats, while the collective representation of the Opposition bloc, I.N.D.I.A, amounts to 144. Additionally, there are 70 MPs from unaligned parties in the Lower House.

 

This marks the second instance where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confronted with a vote of no-confidence. The First such motion directed at the Modi administration emerged in 2018, revolving around the issue of bestowing a special category status upon Andhra Pradesh, ultimately resulting in its defeat. However, the conversation regarding the motion unfolded on both August 8th and August 9th.

 

On Tuesday, Congress Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi instigated the discussion on the motion, which subsequently evolved into a contentious dispute between the Opposition and the Central government.

 

Gaurav Gogoi had three questions for the Prime Minister, first, why he hadn't visited Manipur yet, considering that Rahul Gandhi, MPs from various parties including those from the I.N.D.I.A bloc, the Union Home Minister, and the MOS Home had all made visits. Second, Gogoi also inquired about the delay of 80 days before Modi's statement on Manipur, which, when it finally came, lasted for only 30 seconds. He further remarked that even after that brief statement, there was a lack of sympathy or a call for peace from Modi. Gogoi noted that while ministers have mentioned their intention to address the issue, their words don't hold the same weight as those of the Prime Minister. Gaurav Gogoi raised his third question, wondering why the Prime Minister had not yet removed the Chief Minister of Manipur. He pointed out instances like the changes of Chief Ministers in Gujarat twice for political reasons, multiple changes during Uttarakhand elections, and even during the approaching elections in Tripura. He questioned the rationale behind not taking similar action with the Manipur CM, especially when the CM himself admitted to an intelligence failure under his leadership.

 

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