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In a major victory for PM Narendra Modi, the no-confidence motion brought against his government was defeated by a voice vote in Lok Sabha.
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Isse badi bahumat kya ho sakti hai? Iska matlab 2019 mein Congress ko 10 seat aane wali hai: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on NDA govt winning no confidence motion.
No-confidence motion against Narendra Modi government defeated in Lok Sabha, announces Speaker. 126 have voted in favour of the motion while 325 have voted against in a total count of 451 votes.
MPs being explained the voting procedures, as of now.
BJP MPs KC Patel and Bhola Singh who are unwell, also come to the Lok Sabha for voting on no-confidence motion.
MP Pappu Yadav walks out from Lok Sabha before voting on no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
Voting begins on no-confidence motion brought against the Modi government in Lok Sabha.
I thought for one and a half hours that I was watching a Bollywood blockbuster film. I have no doubt that PM would have been the best actor in the world: TDP MP Kesineni Srinivas
PM Modi concludes by saying, ''We will do everything for the people of the country. I once again ask them (Opposition) to bring another no-confidence motion in 2024.''
PM Modi lists out the achievement of NDA government. India is seeing the record pace at which roads are being built, villages are being connected, i-ways are being built, railways development is happening, says PM Modi
Today, we are standing with the victims of triple talaq. We condemn mob attacks and request state governments to take strict action, says PM.
Our government has introduced the Economic Offenders Bill which was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday. It will be now difficult for anyone to cheat the nation: PM
I want to tell you more about the NPA problem. Much before Internet Banking, Congress invented the Phone Banking and this caused the NPA mess. Loans were given over the phone to their cronies and the nation suffered due to this, says PM
Loans were given over the phone in Congress rule, the web of NPAs was spread during this time, says PM Modi while referring to banking scams involving big loan defaulters like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya.
NDA respects aspirations of Andhra's people. But we have to consider that the government is tied by the Finance Commission's recommendations. In 2016, the CM of Andhra Pradesh accepted the package. We wanted to fulfill the promises we made: PM
I want to tell the people of Andhra Pradesh that we will keep working for them. We will do everything possible for the development of AP: PM Modi
When TDP was leaving NDA, I called up Chandrababu Naidu, warned him that you are falling into YSR Congress's trap: PM Modi
Andhra Pradesh was divided for political gains. Naidu and KCR were earlier fighting over the bifurcation and then TRS showed maturity, says PM
Atal Ji had created 3 states - Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. It was done peacefully. These states are now prospering. Congress divided Andhra Pradesh and their conduct then was shameful: PM
PM Modi addresses the row over special status to Andhra Pradesh
PM Modi responds to Rahul Gandhi's ‘bhaagidar’ remark, says, “Yes, we are 'bhaagidar' in people's sorrows. We are 'bhaagidar' of their development.”
''Aaj poora desh dekh raha tha TV pe aankhon ka khel, kaise aankhen kholi jaa rahi hain, kaise bandh ki jaa rahi hain, ''says PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi's hug and the wink, PM Modi says, ''the entire country saw what the eyes did today. It is clear in front of everyone.''
PM Modi takes a jibe at 'arrogant' Sonia Gandhi for claiming that numbers in the Parliament are in Opposition's favour. Games are being played to destabilize a stable mandate: PM
PM Modi attacks Congress, says this no-confidence is its nature. They have misused the motion to bring an atmosphere of political uncertainty in the country: PM
How can I look in your eyes? You are 'Naamdar' and I am a 'Kaamdar', says PM Modi targeting Rahul Gandhi.
You called the surgical strike a 'Jumla Strike'. You can abuse me as much as you want but stop insulting the jawans of India. I will not tolerate this insult to our forces: PM Modi
Just because of one careless allegation in the House on Rafale, both the nations had to release statements. We should not indulge in such childish behaviour: PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi.
One of the leaders spoke about Doklam. The same leader, who believed the Chinese Ambassador over our forces. Where have we reached? Everything does not merit a childish conduct: PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi.
Aajkal Shiv bhakti ki baatien ho rahi hain,main bhi Shiv ji ko praathna karta hoon ki aapko itni shakti de ki aap 2024 mein phir No-Confidence Motion laayein: PM.
"Sometimes we should not touch upon issues that are beyond us. We should not talk about things that we don't know," says PM on Congress' claim over Doklam row with China.
PM Modi rejects Rahul Gandhi's charge on Rafale deal, says one should refrain from making ''childish allegations.''
Congress has no faith in the Election Commission, Judiciary, in the RBI, in the international Agencies. They have confidence in nothing: PM Modi
The earlier government was stuck in discussing whether to give 9 cylinders or 12 cylinders to the poor. But we are working towards doubling the income of farmers by 2022: PM
"We want justice", shout TDP MPs as PM Modi speaks in Lok Sabha.
It is this Government that is bringing a scheme like Ayushman Bharat that will give the best quality healthcare to the poor: PM
We have the honour of working towards electrification of 18,000 villages that were in the dark for 70 years. Most of these villages were situated in Eastern India and the Northeast: PM
Opposition leaders raise anti-govt slogans and interrupt PM Modi’s speech, LS Speaker urges for calm.
We have the numbers as well as the blessings of 1.25 crore people. We have been working on ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ over the last four years without worrying about the vote bank: PM
No confidence motion is a rouse to keep their flock together. The only aim is to remove a single Modi. Trust your allies and friends just as much you distrust the government: PM Modi
In the morning, when the voting was not over, the debate was also not over, one member came running to me saying ''Utho Utho Utho''...What is his hurry to come to power? Let me tell this member it is the people who elected us. That is how we have come here: PM Modi
Replying to Rahul Gandhi's charge that the PM will not be able to stand for 15 minutes, PM Modi says, ''Main yahan khada bhi hun aur jo chaar saal kaam kare hain uspe adha bhi hun.''
This is not a floor test of the Government, this is a forced test of Congress's so called allies: PM Modi
''Kayioon ke mann ne yeh prashan hai ki no-confidence motion laya kyun gaya? Na toh sankhya hai, na sadan mein bahumat hai, phir bhi sadan mein is prastaav ko kyun laya gaya,'' says Modi
''Humko toh apni baat kehne ka mauka mil hi raha hai par desh ko yeh bhi dekhne ko mila hai ki kaisi nakaratmak rajneeti ne kuch logon ko gher ke rakha hua hai, kaise vikaas ke prati virodh ka bhaav hai,''says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha.
A no-confidence motion is the strength of our democracy. I thank the Speaker for her patience in conducting matters in the House: PM Modi
I sense a negativity and opposition to development and negative politics surrounding people. I believe this is a good chance for us to put forward our opinion but the nation is also seeing how negative and anti-developmental politics is being practiced by others. This has come forth in a well-decorated fashion today: PM Modi.
Today, Opposition's negativity and anti-development stand has been exposed, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi replies to Opposition's no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha.
RPI-A leader and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale makes fun of Congress chief for hugging the PM, compares Modi with cricketer Virat Kohli.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacks Rahul Gandhi for making false claims on Rafale deal, demands an apology from Congress chief for misleading the nation.
Lynching was not only during 1984 Sikh riots, it was also seen in 2002. During Babri Masjid massacre as well. You may win today but the nation will show you the truth tomorrow,'' says AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi
''I want a computer and Quran in the hands of youth. I don't see any. Youth employment is a failure. Dalits are being exploited. Fixed deposit is 6 percent, inflation is also 6 percent. 124 soldiers are killed in Jammu and Kashmir. Do you want a Congress-free India or a Muslim Dalit-free India,'' says AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi.
After Congress and AAP, Sitaram Yechury hits out at Narendra Modi govt over Rafale deal
PM Modi is expected to reply on no-confidence motion around 9.30 pm, say reports
AAP leader Ashutosh tweets, ''Mr Modi, India is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Put the details in public domain ! People have right to know !!''
AAP too joins Congress in attacking Modi govt, asks it to reveal the price of Rafale jet deal.
Congress attacks Modi government over the Rafale deal. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala takes to Twitter and tweets, ''Did the UPA Govt not disclose the price of INS Vikramaditya, Mirage aircraft, Sukhoi aircraft and Kaveri engine on the floor of the Parliament? What prevents the Modi Govt from disclosing the Rafale price then? Is the wrong doing not apparent?
PM Modi is expected to reply on debate on no-confidence motion around 8.30 pm, say reports.
There is only one kind of reply to any question raised on the government's development claims, 'Hindu Musalman', 'Bharat Pakistan aur Kabristan Shamshan': Dinesh Trivedi
“It may be that we may not get the numbers today but the fact that we are having this discussion is alarming enough. Your (PM Modi) chest may be broad but it requires a big heart, says Trivedi.
We support TDP in its demands seeking special status for Andhra Pradesh. "I want to tell you that we are absolutely with you," says TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi.
Trinamool Congress supports TDP's no-confidence motion, backs demand for special status for Andhra Pradesh.
Let them deny it if they want. He (French President) said that before me. I was there, Anand Sharma and Dr Manmohan Singh were also there: Rahul Gandhi on statement issued by France on Rafale deal secrecy.
In a big setback to Congress, The Government of France has issued a statement rejecting Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding the Rafale deal. ''We have noted the statement of Rahul Gandhi before the Indian Parliament. France and India concluded in 2008 a Security agreement, which legally binds the two States to protect the classified information provided by the partner, that could impact security and operational capabilities of the defence equipment of India or France. These provisions naturally apply to the IGA concluded on 23 September 2016 on the acquisition of 36 Rafale aircraft and their weapons,'' reads the statement issued by France.
BJP always takes credit of work done by others and never acknowledges the good works of its predecessors. It has no right to teach us, it should look beyond itself: Kharge.
The BJP government is spreading inequality, damaging the democracy, alleges Kharge
The way Modi govt is functioning, the way minorities are being treated, the way freedom of speech is being compromised, it all speaks about the misgovernanace of the NDA regime: Kharge
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan says the debate will be extended till 7 pm looking at how the day has progressed so far.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is now leading the Opposition charge in Lok Sabha.
In a way, I welcome this no-confidence motion. It is only during such discussions that people get to know the truth about the government and its work, says Paswan.
Ram Vilas Paswan calls for more representation of minorities and villagers in judicial services.
Even today in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, cobblers don't have their feet covered, handloom labours don't have clothes to wear and we sing "saare jahaan se achha". I want to congratulate the PM for electrifying villages: Ram Vilas Paswan
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan is now speaking in Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi had once said the day he will speak in the Parliament, an earthquake will come, and today, it has definitely come: Congress MP Rajiv Satav
Hours after Rahul Gandhi hugged PM Modi in Lok Sabha, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that Rahul showed to the world how a "Jadu ki Jhappi can stop the winds of hatred"
His speech was full of facts and he questioned the government, I think it's going to be tough for them to answer his questions, it was a very good speech: Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Rahul Gandhi's Speech in Lok Sabha.
Attacking Congress Shashi Tharoor on his recent ‘Hindu Pakistan jibe, HM Rajnath Singh says, “The Sikhs have suffered the most and I assure them that justice will be done, we have formed an SIT. People talk about the ‘Hindu Taliban’. Where are they taking this country with such talks.”
Will hug Kharge after voting on no-confidence motion is over, says Rajnath Singh
Some are born with a silver spoon, what will they know of the farmers' plight. They can only hear about these problems and not understand the suffering, says Rajnath Singh as he takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi has started 'chipko andolan' in Lok Sabha, adds Rajnath Singh.
Continuing his speech, Rajnath Singh says incidents like mob lynching should not happen and strictest action should be taken to prevent such acts and the state govt should come up with stringent laws to stop it.
''Yeh samajh lo ki sadan ki garima humein hi rakhni rahi, koi bahar ka aakar nahi rakehega.Humein apni garima bhi rakhni hai as a parliament member. Mein chahti hun ki tum sab log prem se raho. Mere dushman nahi hain, Rahul ji, bete jaise hi lagte hain,'' says Sumitra Mahajan, LS Speaker.
Main dekh raha hun ki jin rajneetik daalon ne humari sarkar ke khilaaf avishwaas prastav laane ki koshish ki hai, unka bhi ek doosre ke upar vishwas nahi hai, agar netritva ki charcha ho jaaye toh samajh lijiye ki 'gai bhains paani mein',aise halaat yahan paida ho jaayenge: Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
Hitting out at the Opposition unity, the Home Minister said there is a lot of suspense among opposition parties, there is a huge suspense over the longevity of the anti-BJP alliance they have formed.
Before the Lok Sabha was adjourned, the Home Minister said that the Modi government has brought in various reforms. Now, India has become the most attractive destination for investors worldwide.
House was adjourned till 4.30 pm due to the commotion in Lok Sabha over Home Minister Rajnath Singh's speech.
After 15 years, a no-confidence motion has been moved against a democratically elected government, which has got an absolute majority in the polls. We never moved a no-confidence motion in ten years when Congress was in power because we understood that the Congress had people's mandate: Union Minister Rajnath Singh
The people of India gave a thumbs up to various bold initiatives taken by the Modi government. The victory in UP is an indicator of that: Rajnath Singh
Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has become one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Out country's growth rate and all growth indicators have moved upwards and had been praised by world bodies: Rajnath Singh
The Opposition has misled people on issues like demonetisation, GST, and the status of the national economy: Rajnath.
The Opposition does not understand the ground realities. Have brought no-confidence motion against a leader who has earned a lot of respect for India globally: Rajnath Singh
I have seen BJP rising from two seats to becoming the biggest political party of the country: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh takes the debate forward, says those who have brought the no-confidence motion have failed to feel the people's pulse.
His behaviour was childish. He has grown old but it is unfortunate that he has not grown up. It is unfortunate that the president of Congress is so ill-informed and immature, says Ananth Kumar
BJP MPs will move a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for putting forth falsehood and misleading the Parliament, says Union Minister Ananth Kumar
Rahul Gandhi should be ashamed, he can't target our ministers without any proof. He was doing drama in the house and hugging Modi ji. I think his next step will be Bollywood. We will have to send him there: Kirron Kher, BJP MP
BJP to move privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha over his 'false allegations', reports ANI.
Today, even members of BJP are unhappy. They (BJP) made so many promises but nothing was done. Farmers and businessmen have been most hit: Mulayam
Today, even members of BJP are unhappy. They (BJP) made so many promises but nothing was done. Farmers and businessmen have been most hit: Mulayam
Businessmen, farmers and unemployed youths, all are facing problems, which needs to be solved: Mulayam
Cost of seeds, manure and water and almost everything has gone up: Mulayam Singh Yadav
PM Narendra Modi will give his reply to the no-confidence motion moved against his government around 6:30 PM, reports ANI.
SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav speaks during the debate on no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, says farmers have suffered most under the Modi regime.
Social media goes into overdrive following Rahul's hug and wink. Several user take to Twitter to comment on the move.
The topics that Rahul Gandhi had raised today, did had some base. The image that PM Modi and BJP govt have created can be damaged with such allegations: Anandrao Adsul, Shiv Sena
Rahul Gandhi winking at fellow Congress MPs
Supreme Court today said that four-wheelers and two-wheelers cannot be sold from September 1 in the country without a mandatory third party insurance for a period of two years and 5 years respectively. Defence Minister
Supreme Court today said that four-wheelers and two-wheelers cannot be sold from September 1 in the country without a mandatory third party insurance for a period of two years and 5 years respectively. Defence Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the house
After ending his speech in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi walked over to the otherside and hugged PM Modi.
I may be a pappu for you (BJP) but I am Congress for this country. I have no hatred towards you: Rahul Gandhi
I am grateful to you all (BJP), for teaching what is it to be a Hindu. I may be a pappu for you, but I am Congress for India: Rahul Gandhi
I am grateful to you all (BJP), for teaching what is it to be a Hindu. I may be a pappu for you, but I am Congress for India: Rahul Gandhi
When your minister talks of changing the constitution then its an attack on Ambedkar ji and an attack on India: Rahul Gandhi
BJP members met me outside and congratulated me for delivering a wonderful speech: Rahul
BJP members met me outside and congratulated me for delivering a wonderful speech: Rahul Gandhi
The Prime Minister and President of BJP are different kind of policiticians, very different from us. They simply cannot afford to lose power. So, they act out of fear and anger. And it is this anger that crushes India: Rahul Gandi.
MSP is also a 'jumla strike'. Kisano ko bhi sirf jumle se lubhaya ja raha hai: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi
House stands adjourned till 1:45 pm: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
On one hand, the government is writing away bad loans worth crores for big businessmen. On the other hand, farmers are begging the PM to waive off their loans but the finance minister of the country says a clear ‘no’. Across the world, oil prices are down but in India prices are up because the PM is ensuring his 'suit-boot' friends benefit: Rahul Gandhi in LS
The Prime Minister needs to explain why the contract was taken away from HAL and given to a businessman who has never made an aeroplane in his life. He's smiling, but cannot look into my eyes. Because the Prime Minister has not been truthful. I have told the truth about the Prime Minister, and now he can't even meet my eye. He is not a 'Chowkidar', he is a 'Bhagidar': Rahul Gandhi in LS
Defence Minister said there is secrecy pact with France on Rafale deal. I personally met PM of France and asked him if any such pact existed, he clearly said there is no pact: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
The Defence Minister is lying to the country. The French President confirmed to me that there's no defence deal between France and India: Rahul Gandhi
PM Modi does a lot of things for the big businessmen of the country but has no space in his heart for the poor and the middle-class. He had said he is the country's chowkidaar: Rahul Gandhi
Don't know where he got a message from but all of a sudden, he demonetised currency notes at midnight: Rahul
Rahul in LS:
Joomla No. 1: The entire country is asking, Where is Ra 15 lakh promised in bank accounts of every citizen?
Joomla No. 2: 2 cr jobs for youths in India. Where are these jobs?
"China 50, 000 yuvaon ko 24 ghante mein rozgar deta hai, aap(Govt) log 24 ghante mein 400 yuvaon ko rozgaar dete ho (China employs 50000 youth in 24 hours while you (Modi government) employ 400 youths in 24 hours)," said Rahul Gandhi.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi addressing the house.
With Shiv Sena (18 MPs) and BJD (19) out of the picture, the number game in Lok Sabha has changed. The effective strength of the Lok Sabha is now 497, down from 534. The BJP-NDA government needs 249 MPs in its favour to defeat the no-confidence motion.
Meanwhile in Bihar...
"We might bring it sometime. No Confidence motion is not always to take down the govt. Sometimes it's for making govt provide answers to the public. If not in this session, we will try to bring it in the next session," says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on the no-confidence motion against Bihar's coalition government.
No-confidence motion debate: BJP's Rakesh Singh slams Congress for dynastic politics
Highlighting the current government's achievement, Rakesh Singh said that he did not comprehend why a no-confidence motion was brought in the first place.
"They say we have been ignoring people at large. Congress was even ashamed to speak about toilets but it is our government that has provided people with dignity. Do go see what all has been achieved in just the last four years. PM Modi and his government has relentlessly worked for people, especially the poor. There is a new enthusiasm among the poor, the youth. Our policies have shown that people who have waited for 70 years for amenities are now smiling because of them," he said.
"This no-confidence motion is very different from all other floor tests till now. For the first time, there's a trust vote against a government which is working so well for the nation."
Remember Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy's tears and words that he gulped poison in order to form the coalition before siding with Congress, says Rakesh Singh
"Former PM Manmohan Singh said minorities have the first right on country's resources. However, PM Modi gave new direction by saying that first right on country's resources is of the poor," said BJP MP Rakesh Singh.
"The No-Confidence Motion is spearheaded by Congress and DMK. So no way will AIADMK support it," said V Maitreyan, AIADMK MP.
Actor and BJP leader Paresh Rawal takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, says if he manages to speak without fumbling for 15 minutes, the ground won't just shake but dance.
Commotion ensues in the house. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other BJP members protest against the comments of TDP members, demand that the comment be "expunged". Speaker Mahajan assures action will be taken if members found guilty.
TDP lawmaker Bhalla ends his speech. BJP member Rakesh Singh starts speaking.
Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra tweets:
No-confidence motion debate: TDP accuses BJP government of discriminating against AP
Amidst loud protesting voices, TDP on Friday made use of time allotted to it in the no-confidence motion moved by the party to accuse the BJP government of having discriminated against Andhra Pradesh on the issue of providing special category status.
TDP lawmaker Jayadev Galla alleged that Andhra Pradesh was preferred during the bifurcation of the state. Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) jumped protest against.
Before staging a walking out of Lok Sabha, BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab accused both Congress and BJP of ignoring the interests of Odisha. "Both UPA and NDA governments have not done much for Odisha," he said.
Unhappy with time allotted for no-confidence motion debate, Congress on Friday said that more time should have been provided for it to highlight the concerns of the nation. Read more here.
TDP lawmaker Jayadev Galla moved the no-confidence motion in the lower house.
"The TDP is moving the proceedings over four factors applicable to Andhra Pradesh:
- Lack of fairness
- Lack of trust
- Lack of priority
- Lack of unbiased approach," he said.
BJP lawmakers walk out of the Lok Sabha, boycott the proceedings of the house.
Proceedings begin in the Lower House. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan takes seat.
"The government is running from debate. If they allow me to speak then you will see an earthquake will come." These words from the then Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi in December of 2016 had been widely praised from party workers and ridiculed with equal intensity by rivals. At the time, Rahul Gandhi had said that the government is shying away from answering important questions and that if he is given just 15 minutes to speak, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi won't be able to stand.'
After 19 months, he gets 38 minutes. And Twitter is wondering if there indeed would be an earthquake. Read more here.
AIADMK is reportedly divided over backing the no-confidence motion while the BJD and the TRS have not made their stand clear yet. The AIADMK has 37 lawmakers in the lower house and the BJD has 19 MPs.
BJP President Amit Shah arrives in Parliament ahead of floor test in the Lok Sabha.
Here's how much time each party will get to speak on various issues during the debate: BJP - 3 hours 33 minutes, Congress - 38 minutes, AIADMK-29 minutes, TMC-27 minutes, BJD -15 minutes, Shiv Sena – 14 minutes, TDP -13 minutes, TRS – 9 minutes.
"Our government has been working relentlessly under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Congress indulges in vested politics. We will win this trust vote," said Union Minister Ananth Kumar ahead of floor test in the Parliament.
The NDA last faced the no-confidence motion under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003. The Vajpayee-led Government had defeated the motion with an overwhelming majority.
Vajpayee, in fact, faced two no-confidence motions during his tenure as the Prime Minister.
Sharing a hate crime map on Twitter, Congress tweeted, "The Govt says: There are Jobs, but no data. There's Achhe din, but no data. But wait, on lynching we have the data. You can thank us later. Not."
Ahead of the trust vote, Congress leader Kapil Sibal tweeted, "No Confidence : In the government, In the Rupee at an all time low of 69.05, In investigating agencies, People are waiting to vote for change in 2019."
"No-confidence motions are moved to make a govt that refuses to be accountable, accountable. Modi’s reply to this, will not answer a single question raised by the Opposition nor address the woes of the people. It will be the launch of yet another set of Jumlas. This will not wash," said CPM leader Sitaram Yechury.
PM Modi is likely to meet his cabinet of ministers ahead of the no-confidence vote at around 10:50 am.
Shiv Sena is yet to make its position clear on which side it would take during Friday's no-confidence motion in Parliament. In the meantime, party mouthpiece Saamna carried an editorial piece, which read that the entire exercise would make the PM Modi-led NDA government more accountable. Read more here
The current majority mark in the Lok Sabha is 267. Narendra Modi-led BJP government is likely to get the support of 314 MPs in the Lower House, which an overall strength of 533 at present.
Taking a dig at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar sais, "Sonia Gandhi's maths is weak."
Kumar also recalled that Sonia Gandhi, as the then Congress chief in 1999, had claimed to have the support of 272 MPs, the majority mark in the Lok Sabha, after the fall of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government.Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its support to the no-confidence motion moved by the TDP and assured that it will vote against the Modi government. AAP also issued a whip and asked all its MPs to vote against the NDA government during the trust vote. The whip was issued by AAP leader and lawmaker Bhagwant Mann.
"Discussions will start at 11 am today. Nation is concerned about the stand of Shiv Sena. Our party will make the right decision. Between 10:30 -11:00 am, party chief will himself tell the party about his decision," said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, as reported by ANI.
This is the first floor test motion since the BJP-led NDA government came to power four years ago.
All Central ministries and departments have reportedly been asked to prepare the list of achievements of the last four years as possible so that these can be highlighted in the debate by the government side.
"Today is an important day in our Parliamentary democracy. I'm sure my fellow MP colleagues will rise to the occasion & ensure constructive, comprehensive and disruption-free debate. We owe this to the people and the makers of our Constitution. India will be watching us closely," said PM Modi.
The BJP has asked all its members to ensure presence in the House and indicated that action will be taken against absentees.
In the 545-member (including the Speaker) Lok Sabha, the BJP-led NDA can bank on around 311 members in the Lok Sabha including 273 of BJP, SAD (4), Shiv Sena (18), LJP (6), RLSP (3), JD-U (2), Apna Dal (2), All India N R Congress (1), SDF (1) and NDPP (1).
NEW DELHI: After a day-long debate over the achievements and alleged failures of the ruling BJP-led NDA dispensation at the Centre, the no-confidence motion tabled by the Opposition was badly defeated in Lok Sabha on Friday, which is being seen as a major victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2019 General Elections. The motion was defeated as it was opposed by 325 lawmakers, while 126 MPs voted in its favour in a total count of 451 votes. Ahead of the voting, the PM made a scathing attack on the Congress-led Opposition, saying it was not a test for his government, but for the Congress and its allies. Replying to the no-confidence motion, PM Modi said that the Opposition's negativity and its anti-development stand has been fully exposed today. The PM said that the no-confidence motion is a rouse to keep their (Opposition) flock together. Their only aim is to remove a 'single Modi', said the PM. The PM further said that the Congress has no faith in the Election Commission, the Judiciary, the Reserve Bank and even the world bodies. Also rejecting Rahul Gandhi's charge on Rafale deal as ''childish allegations,'' PM Modi said that the deal was done with full transparency. The PM, however, exuded confidence that he has the required numbers as well as the blessings of 1.25 crore people of India.
Earlier, France categorically rejected Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's claims on Rafale deal secrecy. Amid high drama over the no-confidence motion, Rahul Gandhi had on Friday morning made a scathing attack on the ruling side and then dramatically ended his speech with a hug to PM Narendra Modi and a wink to fellow Congress MPs. In one of his sharpest attacks on the Centre, the Gandhi scion highlighted the 'jumlas' of PM Modi and his ministers and also accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of lying on Rafale jet deals.
Earlier, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) moved the no-confidence motion as the proceedings began in the Lok Sabha. As the debate began in the house, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lawmakers staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha. Shiv Sena, too, boycotted the trust vote proceedings, with members not even signing up for attendance. BJP leader Rakesh Singh counter-attacked the TDP and asked them to remember Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's tears before siding with the Congress. As the debate progressed, several prominent speakers, including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Mallkarjun Kharge and many others participated in the debate.
In a big embarrassment to the BJP-led NDA government, Shiv Sena and Biju Janata Dal boycotted the floor proceedings ahead of the crucial trust vote. With the exit of Shiv Sena with 18 MPs and BJD with 19 MPs, the number game in Lok Sabha changed. The effective strength of the Lok Sabha is now 497, down from 534. The BJP-NDA government now needs just 249 MPs in its favour to defeat the no-confidence motion.
Ahead of the crucial no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah met the Council of Ministers and NDA leaders.
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