No Confidence Motion: In a significant development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted the no-confidence motion against the Government’s central government on 26th July, paving the way for a crucial discussion in the parliament. The motion was brought forth by Congress Party MP Gaurav Gogoi, amidst the ongoing protests by the Opposition demanding a statement from Prime Minister regarding the situation in Manipur. In this article, we give you brief details about No Confidence Motion and how No Confidence Motion works. This topic is also very important for UPSC exam aspirants.
On a matter of general public importance, no discussion can take place except on a motion that is made with the consent of the leader or presiding officer. The decisions or opinions on various issues are expressed by the House through the adoption or rejection of motions moved by either ministers or private members. The members moved the motion to boost discussions on several matters that fall under three principal categories namely Substantive Motion, Substitute Motion, and Subsidiary Motion. In simple words, we can state that it is any formal proposal made by a member for the purpose of eliciting a decision from the House. If it is adopted or voted then it amounts to express the will of the House.
In the section of the article, you can check the detailed overview of the No Confidence Motion.
The No Confidence Motion differs from the Censure motion in many ways such as –
No-Confidence Motion | Censure Motion |
1. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only. | 1. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers. |
2. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office | 2. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from office. |
3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers. | 3. It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions. |
4. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. | 4. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. |
Against the Government, a motion of No-Confidence Motion can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha under rule 198. As discussed above it specifies the procedure for a motion of no-confidence.
There should be a minimum of 50 members to accept the motion. If not, then the motion fails. Before 10 am, any member may provide written notice. The motion of no-confidence is read by the Speaker within the House and asks all those favoring the motion to rise. If 50 MPS are there in favour then the Speaker could allot a date for discussing the motion. But this has to be done within 10 days.
Then, the motion is put to vote and can be conducted through Voice Vote, Division of Votes, or other means. It is said that if the government loses a confidence motion or if the no-confidence motion is accepted by the majority then the government has to resign.
It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha or state assembly as the case may be. It cannot be moved in the Rajya Sabha or state legislative council.
The no-confidence motion is moved against the entire Council of Ministers including the Prime Minister and not individual ministers or private members and it needs the support of at least 50 members when introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Rules of Lok Sabha in 1952 provided that a no-confidence motion could be moved with the support of 30 MPs. Even then, not a single no-confidence motion was moved during the term of the first two Lok Sabhas.
During the third Lok Sabha in 1963, the first no-confidence motion was moved by Acharya JB Kriplani against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
The acceptance of the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha opens up the floor for a democratic discussion on the government’s actions and policies. While the ruling government, for now, may not be at risk due to its majority, such motions play an essential role in holding the government accountable and allowing the Opposition to voice their concerns. It is through these debates that the Parliament upholds its fundamental role in representing the diverse voices of the nation.
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A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary procedure through which the Lok Sabha tests the government's majority. Any Lok Sabha MP, with the support of at least 50 colleagues, can introduce a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers. The motion triggers a discussion during which the government's perceived shortcomings are highlighted, and a vote is taken. If the motion carries, the government is required to resign from office.
Any Lok Sabha MP, with the support of at least 50 colleagues, can introduce a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers.
During the debate, MPs supporting the motion highlight the government's perceived shortcomings, and the Treasury Benches address the raised issues.
A vote takes place after the debate, and if the motion carries with a majority vote, the government is bound to vacate office.
No, a no-confidence motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.
The first no-confidence motion was moved in the third Lok Sabha in 1963 against the government headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
As of the latest available data, there have been 26 no-confidence motions moved in the Indian Parliament.
The no-confidence motion is a crucial tool for the Lok Sabha to hold the Council of Ministers accountable and address important issues. If approved, it shows a loss of majority for the government.
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