No Confidence Motion Live: The debate will be spread over three days.
The debate on the no-confidence motion against the BJP-led government brought by opposition alliance INDIA started amid loud sloganeering. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi opened the debate, with heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches.
Mr Gogoi said the opposition bloc INDIA was forced to bring the no-confidence motion against the government to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "vow of silence" on Manipur.
The numbers are comfortably stacked in favour of the government and the Opposition is expected to utilise the opportunity to demonstrate its newly firmed up unity to take on the Modi-led BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next year.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS updates on the No-Trust Vote debate:
Kiren Rijiju Says Opposition Will Regret Bringing No-Trust Vote
The Day 1 of the debate on the No-Confidence Motion against the Narendra Modi government saw the Congress arguing against "precedent" in Manipur and accusing the government of creating a great divide in the state. Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the Opposition will regret bringing the No-Confidence Motion because it comes at the "wrong time and the wrong manner", given India's current stature in the world.
No-Confidence Motion: Opposition MPs Demand Manipur Chief Minister's Resignation
Opposition MPs on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh over the violence in the state as Lok Sabha took up a discussion on the no-confidence motion against the government. The Opposition MPs claimed that the government has failed on several other issues too like inflation, maintaining communal harmony and safeguarding the independence of institutions.
''This No-Trust Vote Is Against 'Son Of A Poor''': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday slammed the opposition parties for bringing a no-confidence motion against the government, saying this is a no-trust vote against a "poor man's son" who worked for the welfare of the people. Starting the debate from the government's side, Dubey said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that this is not a no-confidence motion against the government but it has been brought by the opposition to test the confidence of its own alliance members in each other.
No Confidence Motion Live: Dimple Yadav On Manipur Violence
"What happened in Manipur was state-sponsored ethnic violence? Indian Army is deployed there, BSF is there, Assam Rifles is there. If the government wanted, they could have brought the situation under control in two days. This is politics of hate. Internal security is at risk not only in Manipur, but also Mizoram, Tripura, southern Assam and even Haryana," said Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav.
No Confidence Motion Live:"They talk of Vande Bharat, but it is not for the poor. There is inflation, unemployment, malnourishment. How can we support this government?": NCP's Supriya Sule.
"How are you a party with a difference? In 9 years, you have toppled 9 state governments. You talk of doubling incomes, whose incomes have been doubled? This government is anti-farmer, which is why we have no confidence in this government," said Supriya Sule.
No Confidence Motion Live: NCP's Supriya Sule On Why No-Trust Motion Has Been Moved
"I am not taking away from the intentions of this government, but questioning the results. The attitude of this government is hubris. We are public servants, not officers, then why this attitude?"
No Confidence Motion Live: "Where is PM Modi Now?" Asks DMK's Thalikkottai R Baalu
"Where is PM Modi now? The public has elected him to come to Parliament, what's holding him back? Minorities of Manipur have been killed ruthlessly. 143 people have been killed, 65,000 people have fled the state. Two women were stripped, gang-raped and paraded naked on the streets of Manipur. The PM is not coming to the Parliament and he has not gone to the state whereas INDIA MPs went there and understood what has happened": DMK's Thalikkottai R Baalu
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No Confidence Motion Live: BJP's Nishikant Dubey's Dig At Opposition Bloc"These people talk about IIT, IIM... they have made this name INDIA. Pick any random MP from their ranks and ask them what it means, very few will be able to tell its full form," said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.
"PM Modi says that this is not a vote to express distrust in the government, but to see who can trust who in the opposition," he said.
No Confidence Motion Live: Ruckus in Lok Sabha Over Sansad TV Ticker
Ruckus in Lok Sabha after Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's speech. Opposition objects to ticker on 'Sansad TV' saying that it is not reflecting no-confidence motion.
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Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
No Confidence Motion Live: Congress' Gaurav Gogoi On Why PM Modi Is Silent On Manipur
"Three reasons why PM Modi is silent- Failure of the state government; failure of the home department and national security arrangement; he does not want to accept that he made a mistake": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
No Confidence Motion Live: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's Big Question "Why didn't PM change chief minister of Manipur when chief ministers of Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Tripura were changed": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi.
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"Never seen divisions between two communities as in Manipur, your politics has created two states. That is why 150 people died in Manipur, around 5000 houses were torched, around 60,000 people are in relief camps and around 6500 FIRs have been registered. The chief minister of the state, who should have created an atmosphere of talks, of peace and harmony, has taken instigating steps in the past 2-3 days that have created tension in society": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to government in Lok Sabha.
No Confidence Motion Live: In No-Trust Vote, Congress's 3 Questions For PM ModiCongress' Gaurav Gogoi's three big questions for PM Modi on Manipur -
1) Why did he not visit Manipur to date?
2) Why did it take almost 80 days to finally speak on Manipur and when he did speak it was just for 30 seconds?
3) Why has the PM not sacked the Manipur Chief Minister so far?
"We want the House to send out a united message to the people of Manipur - that we are with them. If Manipur is burning, India is burning. If Manipur is divided, India is divided," he said.
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"Opposition alliance was clear, it wanted PM Modi to make a statement on Manipur in House but he chose to be silent": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
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"This no-confidence motion is our compulsion, this was never about numbers but about seeking justice for Manipur": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi.
No-Trust Debate Begins In Lok Sabha
Debate on opposition's no-confidence motion begins in Lok Sabha, first speaker is Congress' Gaurav Gogoi.
No Confidence Motion Live:Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi To Initiate No-Confidence Motion Debate
Nishikant Dubey To Lead No-Confidence Debate For BJP In Lok SabhaAccordong to news agency ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Nishikant Dubey will be the first speaker from the BJP on a no-confidence debate in Lok Sabha today, party sources said.
Meanwhile, from Congress, Rahul Gandhi whose parliamentary membership was restored on Monday, will open the discussion on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
No-Trust Motion Will Test Opposition Unity: PM Modi's Swipe Ahead Of Big VoteThe Opposition alliance INDIA wanted a "semi-final" before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the results are out for everyone to see, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today at the BJP parliamentary party meeting, according to sources. The PM was referring to the battle over the controversial Delhi Services Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
Taking a swipe at the opposition alliance, he said it's plagued by mutual distrust.
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No Confidence Motion LIVE Updates: Derek O'Brien Asked To Leave Rajya SabhaRajya Sabha Chairman directs Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien to leave the House.
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Lok sabha adjourned till 12 noon.
Does INDIA's No-Trust Motion Have A Chance? What Numbers SayThe Lok Sabha will witness a fierce debate today as the Opposition brings a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led government. The Congress party, backed by other members of the INDIA alliance, has called for a no-trust vote against the government.
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According to news agency ANI, meeting of the leaders of I.N.D.I.A. parties begins at the Rajya Sabha LoP's office in Parliament.
No Trust Vote Live: PM Modi Arrives At The Parliament
BJP Meet Called Ahead Of No-Trust Vote Debate
The BJP has called a meeting of its parliamentary party on Tuesday ahead of the no-confidence motion, which can be discussed, answered and voted on Wednesday and Thursday.