No-confidence motion against Modi becomes reality as opposition fulfills his prophecy.

Opposition Parties Move No-Confidence Motion Against BJP Government on Manipur Issue

In an attempt to force PM Narendra Modi to speak on the Manipur strife that has brought the monsoon session to a standstill, opposition parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on Tuesday decided to move a no-confidence motion against the BJP government, with focus on the northeastern state.

Modi’s Prediction on No-Confidence Motion

Interestingly, Modi had himself made a prediction five years back about the opposition bringing a no-confidence motion in 2023. During his address in Lok Sabha on February 7, 2019, prior to the 2019 general elections, Modi had anticipated that the opposition will bring a no-confidence motion. “I hope opposition prepares itself well enough to bring a no-confidence motion in 2023,” said Modi.

Opposition Parties’ Strategy

The alliance of 26 opposition parties, INDIA, has decided to move the motion in order to make Modi speak in Parliament on the Manipur violence, senior leaders of the front said. The Congress has also issued a whip in the Lower House of Parliament for its members to be present in its parliamentary office by 10.30 am on Wednesday to “discuss some important issues.”

Outcome of the Motion

Although the no-confidence motion by opposition parties is bound to fail the numbers test, opposition parties argue that they will win the battle of perception by cornering the government on the Manipur issue during the debate.

• The opposition parties of the INDIA bloc have decided to move a no-confidence motion against the BJP government.
• The motion focuses on the Manipur strife and aims to make PM Modi speak on the issue in Parliament.
• Modi had predicted five years ago that the opposition would bring a no-confidence motion in 2023.
• The Congress has issued a whip for its members to be present in Parliament to discuss important issues.
• Although the motion is likely to fail, the opposition hopes to win the battle of perception by highlighting the Manipur issue during the debate.

(with inputs from agencies)