Monday, Nov 9 2020 | Time 23:36 Hrs(IST)
image
  • Prahlad Patel visits National Museum to review preparations regarding re-opening of Museums, Art Galleries
  • Chandigarh-Baddi Railway line to get land
  • MP CM mourns loss of lives
  • Punjab CM appeals to Kisan unions to lift rail blockage for passenger trains to in view of centre's overture
  • AISSEE for admission in Sabik School
  • NIA names five more as accused in gold smuggling case
  • New agri laws will bring positive changes in farmers' lives: Tomar
  • Govt waives off 22 cr of outstanding house rent of artists
  • Court’s orders to file FIR against Sirsa; SAD chief should immediately expel Manjinder Sirsa from party: AAP
  • Trailblazers beat Supernovas by 16 runs to lift maiden WT20 Challenge Trophy
  • MP by-polls: All set for D-Day
  • PM condoles demise of noted author Father Valles
  • Dialogue with Pakistan, opening of cross-border roads can bring peace in J&K
States » EastPosted at: Nov 9 2020 9:09PM


Opposition Congress to move ‘no confidence’ motion against BJP-backed MDA government

Shillong, Nov 9 (UNI) The Opposition Congress will move a no-confidence against the
Conrad K Sangma-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government during the
current autumn session of the legislative assembly, which is scheduled to conclude on
November 12.
Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma said the no-confidence motion will be taken up
on Tuesday provided Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh admits a notice on no-confidence motion
given by the opposition.
"It will depend on the wisdom of the Speaker, whether the motion can be taken up
immediately or subsequently we will be guided by the rules," the former Chief Minister
said after chairing an emergent Congress Legislature Party meeting.
He said the opposition will table a motion expressing its want of confidence in the
Council of Ministers led by the incumbent Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in view
of the failure of the government in all fronts particularly the failure to protect the interest
of the state.
“When there is an issue of protecting the interest of the state and government is seen
to be completely insensitive and trying to shy away from its responsibility, there cannot
be any situation which can be a dangerous precedence for the state as a whole," the
veteran Congress legislator said.
"The House is the best platform where issues can be appropriately flagged before
the government, draw the attention of the members of the august house and see how
the House collectively looks at the interest of the state as the priority and how the
interest of the state supersedes everything,” he further said.
“In view of this, we will be submitting a motion under relevant rules and procedures and
conduct of business, expressing our want of confidence in the council of ministers led by
Conrad K Sangma,” the Leader of Opposition iterated.
Asked if the move was to topple the NPP-led government, Sangma said “If the members
of the august house have a realization of the fact that the interest of the state is under
threat...we don’t assume or presume what will happen in the house. We don’t predict
because what happens in the house cannot be taken for granted in advance.”
The seven-party MDA coalition government comprises the National People's Party (21),
the United Democratic Party (7), the People's Democratic Front (4), the BJP and the Hill
State People's Democratic Party (2 each) and the Nationalist Congress Party and Khun
Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (1each) besides three Independents.
Speaker Lyndoh had won the election on UDP ticket, while Deputy Speaker Timothy
D. Shira was elected as member of the assembly on NPP ticket.
The opposition Congress has 19 members in the 60 member-House assembly.
UNI RRK BM
Tags: #Opposition Congress to move ‘no confidence’ motion against BJP-backed MDA government
More News

Jharkhand's recovery rate spikes to 95 pc, death toll crosses 900

09 Nov 2020 | 10:22 PM

Ranchi, Nov 9 (UNI) In a major achievement in battle against Coronavirus the recovery rate among the infected patients has gone beyond 95 per cent.

see more..

Puri SP persuades lady teacher to drop self immolation idea, assures to look her grievance

09 Nov 2020 | 10:15 PM

Puri,Nov 9 (UNI) Puri Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Singh today managed to persuade
a lady teacher to drop the idea of self immolation while assuring her to act on her complaint.

see more..

Odisha to organize ECO retreat at Sambalpur

09 Nov 2020 | 10:11 PM

Sambalpur, Nov 9 (UNI) Odisha government has decided to organise ECO retreat at Sambalpur
and in certain more places this year after its huge success at Konark last year.

see more..

Assam Police personnel suspended for wearing skull cap

09 Nov 2020 | 9:34 PM

Guwahati, Nov 9 (UNI) An Assam Police sub-inspector was suspended today for donning
a skull cap, which apparently stands in violation of the police uniform rule.

see more..

"If Article 370 can be abrogated from J&K, Article 244 can easily be revoked from Meghalaya"

09 Nov 2020 | 9:18 PM

Shillong, Nov 9 (UNI) Meghalaya opposition Congress legislator Process T Sawkmie
on Monday informed the assembly that there is a general apprehension among the
indigenous of the State that if Article 370 can be abrogated from Jammu and Kashmir,
Article 244 can easily be revoked from Meghalaya.

see more..
image