‘INDIA’ moves a 'no-confidence motion' against the government
Leaders from the opposition front demand discussion on the Manipur violence issue
Updated: Jul 26th, 2023
Updated on July 26, 12:30 p.m.
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla accepts the no-confidence motion moved against the government by the opposition front. The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 p.m. after merely 15-20 minutes of proceedings.
After two days of brewing discussions on a no-confidence motion, Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi submitted a notice for a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha on July 26.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP Nama Nageswara Rao has also filed a no-confidence motion against the government along with Gogoi.
Why did the opposition move a no-confidence motion?
The recently formed alliance of 26 opposition parties, INDIA, moved this no-confidence motion in order to compel PM Modi to come to parliament and speak about the burning Manipur violence issue.
However, looking at the majority numbers, the motion is likely to fail, but the opposition parties reportedly said that the motive behind this motion is not a political move to dethrone the government but to win a discussion on the issues of the country, most specifically the Manipur violence issue.
What is a no-confidence motion?
A no-confidence motion allows the opposition to challenge the government's majority and ability to govern. The motion needs 51% votes of the house in favour to pass, and after it passes, the government must resign.
The constitution of India makes no clear mention of the no-confidence motion as such. But, as per Article 75 of the constitution, the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
It means that the government enjoys the confidence of the majority of the members of Lok Sabha, but the members of Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion.
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