5. This is not the first time that the opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Modi government, but this is the first in PM Modi’s second term.
6. The first no-confidence motion against the Modi government in the Lok Sabha was moved on July 20, 2018.
7. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) scored a thumping win with 325 MPs voting against the motion and only 126 supporting it.
8. The ruling party has a majority in both houses and hence the no-confidence motion is being seen as the first strong response of the opposition bloc. The opposition has been demanding PM Modi speak in Parliament on Manipur.
9. The no-confidence motion intensified the NDA versus INDIA political battle. PM Modi on Tuesday drew a parallel between INDIA and East India Company and said organisations that divided the country also had India in their names.
10. ..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…” Union minister of state for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said.
Source- Hindustan Times.