Title: Prime Minister Modi Faces Heated Debates and Accusations in Lok Sabha
Subtitle: Opposition parties’ motion of no confidence fails to gain sufficient support
In a lively session of the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi found himself embroiled in a series of heated debates and accusations from the opposition parties. The session witnessed passionate exchanges, with controversial statements and counter-statements dominating the proceedings.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi expressed his discontent over the alleged transfer of Kachchathivu, an island located in the Palk Strait, to another country in the name of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This statement sparked a sharp disagreement between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, especially in Tamil Nadu, regarding territorial integrity.
The DMK Rajya Sabha Committee President, Trichy Siva, responded to this claim, emphasizing that politically enlightened people of Tamil Nadu would not support the BJP’s agenda of transforming India through diversity. He further criticized Prime Minister Modi, accusing him of separating Tamil Nadu, a state renowned for producing notable leaders like Rajaji and Abdul Kalam, from the rest of India.
Continuing the verbal sparring, Prime Minister Modi criticized the opposition parties’ alliance, labeling it as a union of ego, rather than a unified front for the country’s welfare. He further accused them of being synonymous with corruption and family politics, prompting sharp criticism from the opposition.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced accusations from Tamil Nadu’s People’s Welfare Minister, M. Subramanian, who claimed that she had provided false information about AIIMS Madurai in Parliament. The accusation added fuel to the fire of the ongoing debates.
In another controversy, Sitharaman accused DMK members in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly of mocking former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in 1989. This accusation further strained the already tense relationship between the ruling party and the DMK.
Prime Minister Modi did not hold back during the session, as he publicly blamed the Congress party for the problems faced by the North-Eastern states. His remarks, however, were met with strong opposition from Congress Lok Sabha Committee Leader Athir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was later suspended for providing false information.
In an unexpected turn of events, the motion of no confidence brought by the opposition parties against the central government failed to receive sufficient support. The opposition’s disappointment was evident as they walked out of the Lok Sabha, condemning the Prime Minister for his failure to address the Manipur issue during his hour-and-a-half-long speech.
Despite this setback, the opposition parties expressed confidence in the BJP’s decline in the 2024 parliamentary elections. However, Prime Minister Modi responded with boldness, suggesting that in 2028, when a no-confidence motion is passed, the country will be placed third globally in terms of economic growth.
The session concluded with sharp divisions between the ruling party and the opposition, with the motion of no confidence failing due to insufficient support during the voice vote. As the country closely watches the political landscape, it is clear that the debates and controversies witnessed in the Lok Sabha have set the stage for an intense political battle in the years to come.