Day 3 of No-Confidence Motion: 'Indira Gandhi ordered killing of Mizos in airstrike in 1966;' Modi swipe at Cong

With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holding a significant majority in the Lok Sabha, the passage of the No-Confidence vote appears unlikely.

New Delhi:

• In 2018, I have tasked Adhir Chowdhury with bringing no-confidence in 2023, but he failed. Let me give him another shot in 2028, but hope he will come better prepared, Modi says in an attack to the Congress Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
• Massive network buildup and unprecedented infra push in Northeast are signs of our focus on the region which was neglected by Congress government and beset with insurgency once: PM Modi
• Congress is the mother of all problems in Northeast which is BJP government's focus as part of Act East policy: PM Modi
• 'What did Congress do when ISKCON temple was bombed and Netaji idol was blown with bombs in Manipur which was ruled by its own government?': Modi in LS
• Manipur was the theatre of freedom struggle of Azad Hind Fauz: Modi
• Northeast remains in my heart whereas Congress keeps playing politics with the region: PM Modi
• Blame it on Indira Gandhi for this cruel act, says PM Modi
• Congress government anchored killing of innocent Mizos through air strike on March 5, 1966: PM Modi
• I hope peace will return in Manipur, says PM Modi
• I appeal to the people of Manipur, that all country is with you, our parliament is with you, says PM Modi
• I assure of them, Manipur will return on path of progress, says PM Modi

• Congress has no right to speak on Manipur as it insulted Mother India
• Our Home minister said everything on Manipur yesterday
• Now see what lies opposition is spreading on Manipur

• Instead of helping the government in finding a lasting solution for Manipur, opposition chose to flee
• Congress is afraid of speaking about Manipur to hide its past sins.
• Opposition stages a walkout amid PM Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha.
• Those who have ruled the nation for so many years and are used to living in palatial houses have forgotten to speak about the welfare of the small farmer. For India's progress, it is important to empower the small farmer. The small farmer will strengthen India's progress, PM Modi says in Lok Sabha
• Congress has made several failed bids to launch someone, PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul
• Congress ignored contributions of Sardar Patel. We constructed gigantic statue of Sardar Patel. We built PM museum dedicated to all prime ministers. They can’t digest seeing a prime minister from outside the family", says PM
• Congress can't see a poor man's son at the helm, says Modi
• From 400, Congress seat strength has been reduced to 40.
• It's not INDIA, it's 'Ghamandia', says PM Modi in dig at opposition
• Congress is in the habit of stealing everything from others and it has started from the date of its birth. Everything in this party is in the hands of a family. This is the reflection of their mentality
• When your alliance have parties from whom the county doesn't exist like then you need to introspect
• One minister of Tamil Nadu govt. said, INDIA does not important for them, for them TN is not in India
• You have stolen NDA and divided I.N.D.I.A ( But putting dots in the between the alphabets it is an effort to divide INDIA)
• You will go to the people with this alliance (INDIA). You are following someone who doesn’t have any idea of this country
• You will go to the people with this alliance (INDIA). You are following someone who doesn’t have any idea of this country
• In Bengaluru, you have performed the last rites of UPA and I express compassion. You were performing last rites of UPA and celebrating - celebrating to paint old machines in new colour
• In Tamil Nadu, they won in 1962. In West Bengal, they won in 1972. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh they won in 1985. Tripura they won in 1988. In Odisha they were in power in 1998. In Nagaland, the party won for the last time in 1988 In Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal there is no MLA from Congress - People there are saying no - confidence to Congress
• The people of the country have no-confidence on Congress and that is deep rooted
• They didn't have any faith on the vaccines that is made in India but the entire world has shown faith on our vaccines
• Congress has always amplified anti-India campaigns.
• They used to trust Hurriyat and pakistan. They didn’t have any faith on the army and the people of the country
• Pakistan used to send terrorists and they used it attack several places of the country and then Pakistan denied their involvement in any kind of terrorist activities. This Congress used to trust Pakistan.
• Congress and its allies doesn't have any confidence on the country and the people of the country
• The opposition has no belief and that was reflected when we started Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan or start ups. Actually they don't have any faith on themselves
• The belief of the country is that when in 2028 you will bring no-confidence motion this country will the third largest economy in the world
• This is because of planning and hard work and we will reach to top three in terms of economy
• After 2014, Indian economy climbed to top 5 when during Congress period it was hovering around 10 or 12
• Congress doesn't have any policy to do good for the country
• India will become the third largest economy in the world- that will happen in our third term
• Modi alleged that the opposition doesn't have any faith on the capability of the country
• The third example is LIC but the insurance company is growing stronger everyday
• Modi said that they have spoken bad about the Banking sector and HAL but both the sectors are doing extremely well. HAL have registered the highest revenue that year
• Taking a swipe at the opposition Modi said that whoever the opposition curses he or she will prosper in life. ‘I am a living example. They have been cursing me for the last 20 years but I am improving’- Modi retorted
• Opposition parties have got a boon for me. Their choicest abuses drive me to perform better
• WHO report mentions that Swachh Bharat mission has saved 3 lakh people
• According to WHO report Jal Jeevan mission is saving 4 lakh people and
• In the last five years 13.5 crore people have come out of the poverty level. IMF in their paper said that India has nearly ended extreme poverty
• In the disguise of no-confidence motion they are trying to break the confidence of the nation
• We have given the country a corruption free government
• It is the responsibility of the all the members of the House to make the youths fulfill their dreams.
• This time period is very important and the country will reap its benefits for the next 100 years
• I dont know why Adhir babu is cornered but there might be some call from Kolkata. Sometimes he is removed as the floor leader. We pity with Adhir
• Taking a swipe at Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Modi told that he was not given an opportunity to speak. Yesterday after Amit Shah told he was he was given the opportunity to speak

• Taking a swipe at Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Modi told that he was not given an opportunity to speak
• The name of the leader of the largest opposition party was not in the list of the speakers
• The opposition didn't get prepared in the last five years. I have told them in 2018 but in 2023 they are not prepared.
• The opposition is not interest in the future of the country but they are interested in their own party.
• The people have sent them for a particular purpose but they have betrayed the emotions of the people
• When we need to discuss on several important issues for the better and future of the country, the opposition was more interested in doing politics
• We have introduced several bills in the interest of the common people but the opposition did not take part in the debate
• We will come victorious in the next election
• People have declared no confidence in the opposition and both NDA and BJP got more seats. So it is boon for us
• I am thankful to God that he has convinced the opposition to bring the no-confidence motion. This is not the floor test of our government but it is the floor test of the opposition
• The people of the country has rested their faith on us and I am grateful to them
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his reply on the no-confidence motion

In a high-stake parliamentary showdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to respond to a no-confidence motion brought forward by the Opposition parties, a move aimed at pressuring the government to address the escalating violence in Manipur. The Parliament has been embroiled in a fervent debate spanning the last two days, with the Opposition accusing the government of exacerbating divisions within the Manipur state. In response, the government has steadfastly defended its actions, emphasizing its welfare initiatives.

The atmosphere in the Parliament has been charged as leaders from opposing camps clashed over the handling of the Manipur situation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a charged address, questioned the Prime Minister's absence from Manipur, insinuating that this indicated a lack of recognition of the state's status within the nation. Amidst vociferous objections from the treasury benches, Rahul Gandhi accused the ruling BJP of sowing discord in Manipur.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered the Opposition's allegations by presenting a comprehensive report detailing the Centre's efforts in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and the drug menace. Amit Shah further clarified the government's approach towards addressing the unrest in Manipur and dismissed the No-Confidence Motion as an attempt to "mislead people".

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that Prime Minister Modi will personally address the Lok Sabha on Thursday, specifically to respond to the No-Confidence Motion. The Opposition had persistently demanded the Prime Minister's intervention in the Parliamentary discussions concerning the Manipur situation. The government had initially slated discussions regarding the Manipur violence for August 11, the final day of the Monsoon Session. However, sources indicate that the Opposition found this timeline unacceptable.

With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holding a significant majority in the Lok Sabha, the passage of the No-Confidence vote appears unlikely. The NDA, which boasts a substantial 331-member presence in the Lower House, is buttressed by the BJP's individual 303 MPs. Given that the majority threshold is set at 272, the NDA's position seems relatively secure.

On the Opposition side, the INDIA alliance commands 144 MPs, a number that could potentially reach 152 with the support of the BRS, which possesses nine votes. Additionally, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP and Naveen Patnaik's BJD contribute 70 members combined. Notably, BJD is not lending its support to the No-Confidence Motion.

The crux of the Opposition's demand revolves around the Manipur issue, to which the government has shown initial reluctance in engaging on the Parliamentary platform. The Opposition's strategy hinges on achieving a "battle of perception" by putting the government on the defensive and compelling the Prime Minister to directly address the Manipur concerns in the Parliamentary forum.

A No-Confidence Motion serves as a strategic tool for the Opposition to articulate their loss of confidence in the government. Its utilization compels the ruling party or coalition to demonstrate their majority in the House. If the government fails to secure the required majority, it would result in the immediate collapse of the administration.

While past instances have seen no-confidence motions brought forward 27 times in the Lok Sabha, the outcomes have consistently leaned towards the defeat or inconclusiveness of these motions. However, government downfalls have materialized at least thrice during motions of No-Confidence moved by the Opposition.