The no-confidence resolution against the government was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on behalf of the I.N.D.I.A alliance of opposition parties, which included Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
The Speaker inquired about the number of members who supported the motion after Gogoi moved it. He acknowledged the motion and stated that the debate’s timing would be decided later. The Speaker granted the request for a resolution of no confidence, and the House thereafter resumed its regular business. Members of the opposition voiced their opinions on the legislation the administration is introducing.
Since the start of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20, the two Houses have been adjourned numerous times.
MP Gaurav Gogoi represents Assam’s Kaliabor constituency.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi, which has nine members in Lok Sabha, also gave a no-confidence motion notice against the government.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the government is “ready” for every situation.
“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.”
Earlier in the day, Gaurav Gogoi issued a notice for a move of no confidence against the government in the Lok Sabha.
The opposition I.N.D.I.A alliance parties met on July 25 and decided to bring a no-confidence motion. Up to 26 members of the opposition had already banded together under the name I.N.D.I.A.
No-confidence motions by opposition MPs ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi for clarification on a variety of matters, including the violence in Manipur, even if they are aware that the majority of votes in the Lok Sabha are in the government’s favour.
