PM Modi replying to debate on no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha
The Narendra Modi government on Friday comfortably won the no-confidence motion moved by the TDP and other opposition parties in the Lok Sabha.
While 325 MPs voted in favour of the Modi government, 126 MPs extended support to the no-trust motion.
The no-confidence motion was put to vote after a 12-hour heated debate which saw the government and opposition trade charges and a moment of drama when Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, after a blistering speech, walked over to hug the Prime Minister.
He also stirred a controversy by winking at his colleagues after he hugged the prime minister.
Replying to the debate on no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused of misusing no-confidence motions to spread instability in the country.
Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of irregularities in Rafale deal, the prime minister said that there was a need for abstaining from making childish statements on sensitive issues.
Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi over his gesture to make him stand from seat before hugging, PM Modi said he appeared to be in a hurry to get the PM's chair.
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