The opposition coalition in India, known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), is set to bring a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. This decision was made after a day-long discussion among opposition parties, with the motion scheduled to be presented on Wednesday, July 26.
The Congress, which leads the opposition coalition, has issued a whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha, calling for their presence in the house for the entire duration of the session on July 26. The party has deemed this to be a crucial discussion day, and it is expected that important issues will be taken up.
The decision to bring the no-confidence motion stems from the ongoing deadlock in Parliament over the Manipur issue. As per sources, this decision was made during a meeting of coalition leaders that took place in the chamber of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Parliament earlier in the day. Kharge serves as the leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
During the discussion, it was believed that the government would not address the opposition’s demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to the Manipur issue in the Lok Sabha. It was anticipated that the government would instead focus on passing bills amidst protests in the lower house. Bringing the no-confidence motion is seen as a means to exert pressure on the government.
Since the monsoon session of Parliament commenced on July 20, both houses have been deadlocked due to the opposition’s insistence on a response from the prime minister regarding the situation in Manipur. While addressing the media on the opening day of the session outside Parliament, Modi had condemned the violence in Manipur. However, he also spoke about incidents of crimes against women in opposition-ruled states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. In response, the prime minister called on chief ministers from all states to take measures to address such incidents.
In summary, the opposition coalition in India will present a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha. This decision was made following discussions among opposition parties, with the motion scheduled to be filed on July 26. The Congress has issued a whip for its MPs to be present during the session, as important issues will be discussed. The motion comes as the opposition seeks a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur issue, which has resulted in a deadlock in Parliament.
