No-Confidence Motion LIVE: Shiv Sena Praises Rahul Gandhi, Says This Wasn't a Hug But a Shock for Modi

It would have been good on Rajnath Singh’s part if he had told what the Centre has done for Andhra Pradesh in the last four years instead of saying that I am a good friend. They are singing the old tune. They are not clearly telling what they have done to AP. There are chances that PM Modi will also sing the same tune as Rajnath Singh: Chandrababu Naidu.

Rahul Gandhi Dismisses France's Claims | Rahul Gandhi refutes France’s statement that they cannot share the intricate details of Rafale deal. He has said, “Let them deny, I stand by my statement. I, Anand Sharma and Manmohan Singh were present at the meeting with French President.” Gandhi had earlier said that he had met the French President, in which he had said that the government is free to share details of the fighter jet deal with the opposition.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Rahul Gandhi’s hug to PM Modi: That was not jaadu ki khappi that was a jhatka and this is not the only tremor, it is in fact the first one.

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India-France agreement to buy the fighter jets was signed in 2008 by the then defence minister AK Antony and it had the confidentiality clause.

The Opposition today launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Rafale deal. Rahul Gandhi said, “The defence minister has spoken 'untruth'.... The French PM has personally told me that there is no secret pact between Indian and French governments," he said demanding that the PM answer why this contract was given to a particular businessman after taking it away from PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

"Everybody understands the relationship the PM has with certain people. Everybody understands the amount of money that goes into the marketing of the PM and everybody knows who have funded that. One of those people was given the Rafale contract.... The gentleman benefited to the tune of Rs 45,000 crore."

FRANCE ON RAFALE DEAL | The French government has reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s charges against the BJP govt over the Rafale deal. In a statement, the French govt has said, “We have noted the statement of Mr Rahul Gandhi before the Indian Parliament. France and India concluded in 2008 a security agreement, which legally binds the two States to protect the classified information provided by the partner that could impact security and operational capabilities of the defence equipment of India or France. These provisions naturally apply to the IGA concluded on 23 September 2016 on the acquisition of 36 Rafale aircraft and their weapons. As the President of the French Republic indicated publicly in an interview given to India Today on 9th March 2018, “In India and in France, when a deal is very sensitive, we can’t reveal all details.”

Kharge to BJP govt: You only talk about Lord Ram and Krishna but never talk about the other characters from Mahabharat. It's always about Ram for you to make political gains.

Rebel Congress leader slams Rahul Gandhi over his speech in the Parliament today.

Rahul Gandhi Says "Main Pyaar ki bhavna nikalunga"- leader of opposition or Love Charger MSG baba?

Then he undermines decorum of Parliament & Parliamentary protocol & rules of debate !

Immature & childish behaviour! Has no sense of seriousness! Is #NoConfidenceMotion a joke?

— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) July 20, 2018

BJP does not acknowledge the work Congress has done in all these years. It shouldn't lecture us. BJP doesn't look beyond itself: Kharge.

The way you are operating now, the way you are mistreating minorities, compromising on freedom of speech, spreading inequality, democracy would have been demolished by now had we adhered to your measures as well: Congress leader Kharge

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge starts addressing the Lok Sabha while Speaker Sumitra Mahajan says the debate will be extended till 7pm looking at how the day has progressed so far.

There is no vacancy for the post of PM in 2019. Don't waste your efforts: Paswan

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today came out in support of Congress chief  Rahul Gandhi hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, saying in Parliament policies should be opposed, not individuals. Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that the prime minister often hugs the heads of foreign countries so what was wrong about Gandhi hugging him in Parliament. "Parliament is the biggest temple of democracy where policies should be opposed, not individuals. But the BJP people do not like hugs, they believe in abuse," Singh claimed.

Ram Vilas Paswan: In a way I welcome this no-confidence motion. It is only during such discussions that people get to know the truth about the government and its work.

Rahul Gandhi has shown how a hug out of selfless love can blow away the storm of hatred. After all, Rahul Gandhi’s love has shown the mirror to Modi ji: Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala

More representation of minorities and villagers is required in judicial services: Ram Vilas Paswan

Even today in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, cobblers don't have their feet covered, handloom labours don't have clothes to wear and we sing "saare jahaan se achha". I want to congratulate the PM for electrifying villages: Ram Vilas Paswan

Rahul Gandhi claimed that India was a victim of 'jumla strikes' and Modi had lost touch with the wishes of the common people.

Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Warrier, made famous by her wink in a film song, has reacted to Rahul Gandhi's wink in the Parliament today. Listen:

#RahulKiJhappi -- Priya Prakash Varrier says she's happy @RahulGandhi 'copied' her signature wink in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/ak4zQkRUAZ

— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 20, 2018

Smriti Irani speaks to CNN-News18, says, “Rahul Gandhi's wink shows his political hypocrisy. He was repeatedly lying and that is why members were repeatedly getting up and responding. He was doing theatrics and fudging facts. Rahul Gandhi’s speech was political rhetoric.”

Rahul Gandhi had once said the day he will speak in the Parliament earthquake will come and today it has definitely come: Congress MP Rajiv Satav tells ANI.

Let me speak first, you can do as much sloganeering as you please once my speech is over. Everything is accepted in a democracy: Rajnath Singh tells TDP leaders, including Jayadev Galla, who tried to interrupt him.

Chandrababu Naidu is still a friend and will always remain one. Most of the things under the AP Reorganization Act have been implemented, rest of it will also fall into place: Rajnath Singh on TDP’s displeasure with the Centre over granting special status to Andhra Pradesh.

Rajnath Singh takes a dig at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, says, "Some are born with a silver spoon, what will they know of the farmers' plight. They can only hear about these problems and not understand the suffering."

Rajnath Singh attacks Congress’ Shashi Tharoor on his recent ‘Hindu Pakistan comment. Says, “The Sikhs have suffered the most and I assure them that justice will be done, we have formed an SIT. People talk about the ‘Hindu Taliban’. Where they are taking this country with such talks.”

Rajnath Singh on mob lynching: It should not happen and strictest action should be taken to prevent such acts and the state govt should come up with stringent laws to stop it. But I would like to add that the biggest mob lynching took place in 1984.

Earlier, more security forces were killed as compared to the Naxalites, but the situation has reversed now: Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Rahul's piece de resistance was his no-holds barred attack on the PM and Defence minister on the Rafael deal, accusing them of lying to the electorate and hinting broadly at massive graft.

Will Hug Kharge After Session: Rajnath | Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge raises objections to BJP leaders and the Speaker attacking Rahul Gandhi for hugging PM Modi. Rajnath Singh says, "I am myself going to hug Kharge ji, but after this session gets over."

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan schools Parliamentarians on decorum. Speaks on Rahul Gandhi's hug, says, "The Prime Minister was sitting in the House in his capacity as the PM. We should keep this in mind before making any move or gesture."