News for 'no confidence motion'

Maharashtra CM's son recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha

Maharashtra CM's son recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday tore into the Uddhav Thackeray faction for 'abandoning' Hindutva and Bal Thackeray's ideology and even recited the Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha as his party opposed the no-confidence motion against the Modi government.

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker N Manohar on Friday admitted the notices for no-confidence motion given by the Telangana Rashtra Samithiand YSR Congress Party against the Congress-led state government.

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm (local time), according to the schedule issued by the assembly secretariat. It also issued a 24-point agenda for the session and the no-confidence motion is fourth on the agenda.

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

BJP threatening Delhi MLAs with CBI-ED cases to topple govt: AAP

BJP threatening Delhi MLAs with CBI-ED cases to topple govt: AAP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha alleged that the BJP is offering two options to his party MLAs -- they should either join the saffron party or the CBI-ED will put them in jail.

Yet another ally ditches Pak PM Imran ahead of crucial no-trust vote

Yet another ally ditches Pak PM Imran ahead of crucial no-trust vote

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Bugti announced that he would support the Opposition in the wake of the no-confidence motion submitted against Imran Khan. Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf set to face a no-trust motion in the National Assembly.

Speaker rejects privilege motion against PM

Speaker rejects privilege motion against PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, nearly cried in the Lok Sabha, when Left party leaders Basudev Acharya and Gurudas Das Gupta attacked him by quoting rules for not allowing them to speak after he had rejected the no confidence motion against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The motion was moved by the Left parties after Dr Singh refused to report to the House.

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The decision was taken in a BJP legislature party meeting held here on Thursday. After the meeting, Kataria told reporters that the motion of no confidence will be moved in the assembly session beginning Friday. He said the proposal was being finalised.

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) had issued a whip, asking its 10 legislators to remain absent from the House during voting on the confidence motion. However, when the issue of trust vote was taken up, five of its MLAs left the House.

Mizoram Oppn moves no trust motion

Mizoram Oppn moves no trust motion

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The Opposition alleged that the law and order situation in the state had been gradually deteriorating while a number of banned militant outfits of the northeast had made Mizoram a corridor for arm smuggling.

Rahul spoke for 37 minutes, but Sansad TV showed...: Cong

Rahul spoke for 37 minutes, but Sansad TV showed...: Cong

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Jairam Ramesh said Gandhi spoke for 37 minutes but was shown on Sansad TV camera for only 14 minutes and 37 seconds.

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar had recently dumped the 'Mahagathbandhan', of which the Rashtriya Janata Dal was a key constituent, and returned to the NDA fold to form the government with support of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday thwarted the Aam Aadmi Party government's plan to summon a special assembly session to bring in a confidence motion.

Shinde faction moves no-trust motion against Maharashtra deputy speaker

Shinde faction moves no-trust motion against Maharashtra deputy speaker

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A day after the Uddhav Thackeray faction submitted a plea before Deputy Speaker Narhari Jhirwal to disqualify the rebel MLAs, the Ekanth Shinde faction on Friday gave a notice of no-confidence motion against the deputy speaker.

'Foreign conspiracy' to topple Pak govt failed, claims Imran

'Foreign conspiracy' to topple Pak govt failed, claims Imran

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

With the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejecting the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that the conspiracy hatched by a foreign country to topple the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the country has failed.

No-trust motion a challenge: Advani

No-trust motion a challenge: Advani

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Speaking to reporters after hoisting the national flag at his residence on the occasion of Independence Day, he said: "I am happy that the opposition has provided us this opportunity."

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly session was on Thursday adjourned abruptly till Sunday after opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan who has effectively lost majority in the lower house.

BJD to oppose no-trust vote, support Delhi services bill

BJD to oppose no-trust vote, support Delhi services bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Biju Janata Dal will support the bill replacing the Delhi services ordinance and oppose the no-confidence motion proposed by various opposition parties against the government, the party's Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra said on Tuesday.

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While all the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs present in the House voted in favour of the motion as expected, there was no vote against it due to the absence of BJP legislators.

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff said she has tweaked her service motion to make her toss more consistent.

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Congress and other opposition parties have brought the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha at a 'wrong time and in a wrong manner'.

Simultaneous polls: EC's proposals include President's rule if govt falls

Simultaneous polls: EC's proposals include President's rule if govt falls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and all assemblies would need any no-confidence motion to be coupled with a 'confidence motion' by a leader proposed as next prime minister or chief minister, while any mid-term election can be conducted only for remainder of the term, the Election Commission had said earlier.

Thankful to Congress for letting me expose Oppn's hollowness: PM on no-trust motion

Thankful to Congress for letting me expose Oppn's hollowness: PM on no-trust motion

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Modi was also felicitated on the occasion for the government's "grand win" during a division of votes on the motion.

3rd Modi govt to implement 'one nation, one election': Sources

3rd Modi govt to implement 'one nation, one election': Sources

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government will implement 'one nation, one election' within its current tenure, sources said, exuding confidence that the reform measure would receive support across party lines.

NDA to explore no-trust motion against FDI in Parl

NDA to explore no-trust motion against FDI in Parl

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The National Democratic Alliance on Tuesday decided to bring a motion that entails voting against the decision on Foreign Direct Investrment in retail but kept open its options on a no-confidence motion in an apparent bid to not antagonise the Trinamool Congress.

SP to move no confidence in LS against UPA govt

SP to move no confidence in LS against UPA govt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party presdient Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday said his party would move a no confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the United Progressive Alliance government over the Iran issue.

Pak Dy Speaker didn't resign, to chair Monday session

Pak Dy Speaker didn't resign, to chair Monday session

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Refuting the news of the resignation of Pakistan's Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri, the National Assembly Secretariat on Sunday clarified that Suri did not resign from his office, reported local media adding that he will chair the crucial National Assembly on Monday for the election of the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Canadian PM Trudeau steps down, hunt on for new leader

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Trudeau said that he had spoken to the Liberal Party President to start looking for a new prime ministerial candidate.

Andhra Pradesh: Debate over no-trust motion begins

Andhra Pradesh: Debate over no-trust motion begins

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The Andhra Pradesh assembly took up the marathon debate on the no-confidence motion tabled by the main opposition TDP against the Congress government. This is the first time that the present government is facing a no-trust motion even as it completes four years in power. The TDP attacked the Congress government for alleged acts of omission and commission.

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

BJP's V K Sinha quits as Bihar assembly speaker ahead of trust vote

BJP's V K Sinha quits as Bihar assembly speaker ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha announced his resignation on the floor of the House on Wednesday after an emotionally charged speech in which he expressed anguish over the no-confidence motion moved against him by the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan'.

Golden Globes: 'We Didn't Win Anything But...'

Golden Globes: 'We Didn't Win Anything But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Despite not securing a win at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, All We Imagine As Light Director Payal Kapadia expressed gratitude for the experience and the memories.

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

His announcement came amid indications that the TDP, which recently pulled out its ministers from the Narendra Modi government, was toying with the idea of quitting the NDA.

Nirmala's 'Milega' vs 'Mil Gaya' dig at Oppn in LS

Nirmala's 'Milega' vs 'Mil Gaya' dig at Oppn in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

She said that earlier governments used to sell dreams to people while the present regime is fulfilling the dreams.

'Absolutely nothing' to do with political situation: Pak Army

'Absolutely nothing' to do with political situation: Pak Army

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Military spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar made the remarks while speaking to a private TV channel in the wake of rejection of a no-confidence motion and subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) by President Arif Alvi on advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.