After 12 hour debate no confidence motion defeated, 325 MPs back govt

By Oneindia Staff Writer

Updated: Friday, July 20, 2018, 23:52 [IST]

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Jul 20, 2018, 11:39 PM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday

Jul 20, 2018, 11:12 PM IST

Modi sarkar comfortably wins vote on no-confidence motion. 325 MPs voted no, 126 Ayes. No confidence against Modi sarkar defeated

Jul 20, 2018, 11:10 PM IST

The Speaker and an official of the Parliament instructs the Parliamentarians on the procedure to register their votes for or against the no-confidence motion against the Modi government.

Jul 20, 2018, 11:06 PM IST

The vote of confidence was conducted through a voice vote.

Jul 20, 2018, 11:05 PM IST

Voting on the no-confidence motion commences in the House. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan calls for those in favour of the motion and those against it.

Jul 20, 2018, 11:02 PM IST

The no confidence motion moved against the Narendra Modi government was defeated by a voice vote. Proceedings that began at 11 am today ended by 11 pm on Friday.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:57 PM IST

TDP replies to Modi. Kesineni Srinivas says Modi without a doubt will be the best actor in the world.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:52 PM IST

Modi ends speech with a challenge to the opposition. Bring such a motion once again in 2024, he says.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:44 PM IST

India is seeing the record pace at which roads are being built, villages are being connected, the PM said.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:44 PM IST

We stood with the victims of triple talaq. We condemn mob attacks and request state governments to take action says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:33 PM IST

“One rank, one pension was in limbo due to some people. So was GST. We discussed genuine issues with states for the GST rollout. If you were not arrogant, GST could have been rolled out 5 years ago. We increased MSP but you had sufficient time to do the same. When we came in 2014, people asked us to bring a white paper on economy. We were amazed at the state of the economy then. From 2008-2014, the bank loans increased to 52 lakh crore from 18 lakh crore in the 60 years since Independence, says” Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:31 PM IST

Somebody give Modi a hug and tell him to stop. Yawn! He has not answered a single question raised. Utter nonsense, full-on rhetorical rubbish. Spare the nation, please, says Congress leader Sanjay Jha

Jul 20, 2018, 10:24 PM IST

I had told Chandrababu Naidu that he is falling into the trap of the YSR Congress party. The problem is a domestic one, but the Parliament is being used as a platform. I assure that we will do everything for the people of Andhra Pradesh. We will leave no stone unturned for the benefit of the people of Andhra Pradesh says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:19 PM IST

“Telugu meri maa hai,” says Modi. The PM takes a jibe at the Congress for the mess it made while dividing the state of Andhra Pradesh

Jul 20, 2018, 10:12 PM IST

There is a conspiracy to push the country towards violence. They emotionally blackmail the have-nots to win elections. These were the people who made fun of Baba Ambedkar but are now singing his praises. Whoever came in front of the dreams and aspirations of one family was pushed to the sidelines, says Modi

Jul 20, 2018, 10:10 PM IST

I am a chowkidar, I am a bhagidar also, but not a saudagar like you, says Modi

Jul 20, 2018, 10:10 PM IST

"Talking about eyes, we have seen quite a lot of eye movement today," Modi mocks Gandhi's winking act with hand gestures and laughs.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:07 PM IST

Congress asks why petrol was not included in GST. It was the UPA government that decided to keep petrol out of GST. Sometime look outside your family affairs says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:07 PM IST

Vote for note, this is what the Congress indulged in all these years. Who does not know these games of the Congress asks Modi. Today, it was said that I could not look eye to eye. Who am I to look into your eyes. I am only a kaamdhar, not a naamdhar, says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:03 PM IST

Modi says this no-confidence is Congress' nature. They have misused the motion to bring an atmosphere of political uncertainty in the country.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:58 PM IST

How can you call the surgical strikes as a jhumla. Modi is ready to listen to criticism, but not the Army. The Army is guarding us and you call the surgical strikes a jhumla says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:57 PM IST

I want to assure the people that Rafale deal was struck between two countries and not between businessmen, Modi says.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:55 PM IST

On issues of national security one must not play games, Modi says while speaking about the Rafale deal. Because of the allegations about secrecy made by Rahul Gandhi, both India and France had to issue clarifications. Without proof you make allegations. The people of the country will not forgive you.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:54 PM IST

These days there is talk about Shiv bhakti, Modi said while taking a shot at Rahul Gandhi. I believe in Lord Shiva too and I pray that you bring about a no-confidence motion against us in 2024 also says Modi. Speaking about Doklam, Modi says that people should not talk if they do not know about it. Rahul Gandhi had raised this issue earlier. Modi takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi of meeting with Chinese leaders.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:50 PM IST

Congress does not believe in itself. If this is the attitude, how can it have trust in anything. It does not trust the Supreme Court, it does not trust the RBI, says Modi.Cong does not trust itself, how can it trust anything else says Modi

Jul 20, 2018, 9:48 PM IST

The world believes in us but the people who do not even believe in themselves, what will they believe in us: PM Modi attacks the opposition.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:46 PM IST

The opposition does not believe in anything. We have bettered economic growth over the past few years says Modi. The country is moving forward. We launched a war on black money and we will not stop it he also added.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:45 PM IST

Jitender Singh can be seen asking party members to thump the tables in support of PM Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:42 PM IST

The previous government was stuck in discussing whether to give 9 cylinders or 12 cylinders to the poor. But we are working towards doubling the income of farmers by 2022. Rural electrification in 18,000 villages could have been done by previous governments as well, but they couldn't. Most of these states are part of north-east India inhabited by Dalits, minorities and others. Why were they not provided with development earlier? Because it did not fulfill their electoral interests says Modi.

Jul 20, 2018, 7:04 am IST

The TDP seems to have managed to put its house in order with chief minister Chandrababu Naidu succeeding in placating a sulking J C Diwakar Reddy who has agreed to attend proceedings.

Jul 20, 2018, 7:17 am IST

A day after Sonia Gandhi remarked, ‘ who says we do not have the numbers,’ the party now says it is not about the numbers. The motion is about pointing out the failures the Modi government, the party has said.

Jul 20, 2018, 7:33 am IST

With 312 MPs on its side, the NDA is well above the halfway mark of 268. Even if all the allies ditch the BJP, the party has 273 members which is five above the magic mark.

Jul 20, 2018, 7:49 am IST

The Shiv Sena has decided to maintain suspense. After saying it would not back the motion, the party withdrew the whip and said that it would take a final call later today.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:05 am IST

The AIADMK has said that it would vote against the motion. With 37 MPs, the party would back the Modi government in the Lok Sabha. TN, Chief Minister, E Palanisami said that when they raised issues pertaining to Tamil Nadu, no one backed them. This is about a special status to AP, we are not backing the motion, he also said.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:07 am IST

Today is an important day in our Parliamentary democracy. I'm sure my fellow MPs will rise to the occasion and ensure constructive, comprehensive and a disruption free debate. We owe this to the people and the makers of our Constitution. India will be watching us closely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:23 am IST

The Congress may decide to walk out following PM Modi’s speech during the debate, expressing dissatisfaction, according to the reports.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:25 am IST

The BJD with 20 MPs is likely to abstain from voting. Sources have indicated to OneIndia that the party is expected to take a neutral stand on the matter.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:40 am IST

Congress leader Kapil Sibal took to Twitter ahead of the no-trust vote in Parliament today. ""No Confidence : In the government In the Rupee at an all-time low of 69.05 In investigating agencies People are waiting to vote for change in 2019," he wrote.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:41 am IST

Congress leader Kapil Sibal took to Twitter ahead of the no-trust vote in Parliament today. "No Confidence : In the government In the Rupee at an all-time low of 69.05 In investigating agencies People are waiting to vote for change in 2019," he wrote

Jul 20, 2018, 8:46 am IST

TDP reissues 3-line whip to all its 15 Lok Sabha MPs asking them to vote for the motion.

Jul 20, 2018, 8:56 am IST

BJD issues whip to all its 19 Lok Sabha MPs, says Naveen Patnaik to take the final call on his party's stand on the No Confidence Motion. According to the sources, the party is expected to take a neutral stand on the matter.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:07 am IST

Nation is concerned about the stand of Shiv Sena. Our party will make the right decision. Between 10:30 -11:00 am, party chief will himself tell the party about his decision, says Sanjay Raut.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:12 am IST

BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsimrat Kaur, Rakesh Sinha, Rajnath Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal to take part in discussion in Lok Sabha today.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:19 am IST

In its mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena listed out several issues it has with the BJP and accused it of practicing mobocracy. "We became the fifth largest economy in the world. Okay, but the fifth largest economy has not rescued our farmers from the door of death," it said. However, it said that the BJP will defeat the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on Friday because it has the numbers.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:35 am IST

Besides Rahul Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia likely to speak on behalf of Congress.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:36 am IST

Ahead of the no-confidence motion, BJP social media in-charge Amit Malviya posted a sarcastic tweet asking if an earthquake occurs in 15 minutes, how many earthquakes will occur in 38 minutes — in a reference to the minutes given to the ruling party and Opposition during trust vote.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:39 am IST

According to the reports, Telangana Rashtra Samithi have decided to stage a walkout during the no-trust vote on Friday. Earlier, there were speculations in political circles that party chief K Chandrashekar Rao wants to take a neutral stand.

Jul 20, 2018, 9:47 am IST

Shatrughan Sinha tweets ahead of No confidence motion.

As far as I'm concerned,so long the party has nt left me in the lurch,nor hve I left the party,though maybe high time & right time,I should,could & would support BJP as a loyal & true soldier. For the time being my vote is here, rest for 2019 elections....”Yeh kahani phir kabhi”.
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) July 20, 2018

Jul 20, 2018, 9:56 am IST

BJP chief Amit Shah will address the cabinet ministers at 10:15 am.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:04 am IST

Naresh Gujral, a senior leader of the BJP ally Akali Dal, says he wants PM Modi to speak about something else too: mob killing that, he says, has led to insecurity among minorities.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:08 am IST

Chandrababu Naidu reaches out TDP MPs to strongly raise issue of people of Andhra Pradesh "Today’s no-confidence motion is a result of relentless agitation of TDP. Strongly voice the issues of 5 crore people of Andhra Pradesh, expose the opportunistic politics; who is with BJP and who isn’t will be exposed.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:10 am IST

PM Narendra Modi is expected to meet top BJP leaders ahead of the no-confidence motion debate,reports suggest.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:14 am IST

Pawan tweets, urges the BJP government to respond positively for the Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh. "BJP & TDP had wasted a great opportunity given to them by people of AP. They could have truly stood by people instead of this political theatrics,which is causing great deal of public’s valuable time ,money & agony," he wrote.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:15 am IST

Rajnath Singh, Rakesh Singh, Virendra Singh Mast and Arjun Ram Meghwal to speak from the government on No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha today.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:18 am IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to be the first Congress speaker at 11:30 am in the Lok Sabha. Congress, the main opposition party, has been allocated 38 minutes to present its views on the motion.Leader of the party in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to speak as well.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:24 am IST

BJP Chief Amit Shah reaches parliament, flashes 'victory' sign at media.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:27 am IST

Ahead of motion of no confidence, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "men were making merry and trying to make every issue about "religion and community", country was "suffering grievously". He said that not just the rupee, every single economic parameter has gone down in past four years.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:33 am IST

The BJP has taken on Rahul Gandhi reminding him of his earlier remarks that there would be an earthquake if he spoke in the House. "Yes, there will be an earthquake, but in the Congress party and in the Opposition alliance that they are trying to stitch together," Parilamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said, speaking to reporters before entering the House.

Jul 20, 2018, 10:39 am IST

And it pours in Parliament! The no-confidence motion is to begin in about 30 minutes from now and MPs have begun arriving at Parliament House where it has been pouring for the last half hour.