No-Confidence Motion in Indian Parliament
All the villagers definitely know that Congress and some other political parties have given a notice of No-Confidence Motion against the present Union Government. The Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha has accepted the Notice and the Motion will be discussed in the ongoing Monsoon Session itself. So, it is appropriate for the villagers to have complete knowledge on this No-Confidence Motion in Indian Parliament.In the Indian Parliamentary system, a No-Confidence Motion is extremely important as a tool to hold the Government accountable for its actions and decisions. A No-Confidence Motion is a Parliamentary procedure which allows the members of the legislature to express their lack of confidence in the ruling Government. If the motion is passed, it can lead to the Government's downfall, triggering new elections or the formation of another Government.
The No-Confidence Motion is a method emphasizing the principle of checks and balances. It empowers elected representatives to question the Government's policies, actions, and overall performance. It is a crucial aspect of democratic governance, as it ensures that the Government remains accountable to the people's representatives.
To initiate a No-Confidence Motion, a minimum number (50 or more) of MPs must support and sign the motion. Once submitted, the motion is debated in the Lok Sabha. No-Confidence Motion is not brought in Rajya Sabha. During the debate, the Government is given an opportunity to defend its actions and seek support from its allies. The debate allows an open discussion of the Government's policies and performance, providing a platform for criticism and scrutiny.
During the debate and subsequent voting, the Government has to demonstrate its majority. If it fails to get the required support, the motion is deemed successful, leading to the Government's resignation. Subsequently, the President, as the constitutional head, may dissolve the Lok Sabha and call for fresh elections. Alternatively, if the opposition fails to secure enough votes during the voting after the completion of the discussion, the Government retains its mandate, and the motion is rejected.
Now, we all know that No-Confidence Motion is the most important motion of the Lok Sabha, we must also know how many times such motion was brought before the Lok Sabha. The record says that so far twenty-seven No-Confidence motions have been moved (not considering the present one). Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faced fifteen No-Confidence Motions, followed by Lal Bahadur Shastri and P. V. Narasimha Rao (three each), Morarji Desai (two) and Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi (one each). The last No-Confidence Motion was brought against the Narendra Modi Government in 2018.
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