New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government won the no-confidence motion in the lower house of parliament on Friday night after a marathon debate that lasted for 12 hours. Congress president Rahul Gandhi's unprecedented hug and wink act in Lok Sabha became the biggest talking point of the day during the keenly-watched no-ctrust motion debate in Lok Sabha. After launching a scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi and his government, Rahul Gandhi walked up to PM Modi and gave him a hug. The Congress president's points created an uproar in the house. At night, PM Modi gave a point-by-point rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's speech. During his reply, PM Modi urged all parties to reject the no-confidence motion.The BJP has moved a privilege motion against the Congress president over his speech. The debate that will last for close to 7 hours was kicked off by Jayadev Galla of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) that moved the no-trust motion.
Here are the highlights of the no-confidence motion debate in parliament today:
Jul 20, 2018 23:40 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha as "weak", news agency PTI reported.
Jul 20, 2018 23:10 (IST)
The no-confidence motion has been defeated with 325 votes.
Jul 20, 2018 23:08 (IST)
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan: Those is favour may say aye, those opposed may say no.
Jul 20, 2018 23:04 (IST)
Except BJD & Shiv Sena, everybody else will be voting.
Jul 20, 2018 23:02 (IST)
Union Minister Ananth Kumar and Anurag Thakur leave their seats and are seen talking to other lawmakers.
Jul 20, 2018 22:57 (IST)
All the TDP lawmakers have lined up in front of the PM Modi with Namaste. One of the leaders was holding an idol.
Jul 20, 2018 22:55 (IST)
TDP is demanding 30 minutes time to reply.
Jul 20, 2018 22:54 (IST)
"Wonderful oratory skills," TDP's Kesineni Srinivas on the Prime Minister's speech.
Jul 20, 2018 22:50 (IST)
PM Modi ends his reply that lasted for 1.5 hours.
Jul 20, 2018 22:34 (IST)
TDP leaders is in the well of the house. Congress leaders are speaking with other parties asking if they are prepared to walk out.
Jul 20, 2018 22:23 (IST)
PM Modi has been speaking for over an hour now.