Parliamentary storm brews: Manipur violence triggers opposition’s no-confidence motion

In a captivating saga of political intrigue, the tumultuous Monsoon Session continues with the Manipur violence and the state’s law and order situation dominating parliamentary discussions for a fourth consecutive day. The Opposition announced a formidable move, threatening to introduce a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, added fuel to the fire, announcing the Opposition’s daring plans to challenge the government with a no-confidence motion. Congress subsequently issued an order directing all its Lok Sabha MPs to remain present in Parliament on the upcoming Wednesday.

With tensions soaring, it’s likely this audacious move is a calculated strategy by the Opposition to coax a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur issue. The decision to issue the notice was born out of a meeting by the constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

PM Narendra Modi under fire: Opposition demands statement on Manipur issue. Photo courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India/Wikimedia Commons.

Amid the chaos, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed to have extended an olive branch to the opposition leaders, declaring the government’s readiness to discuss the Manipur issue. Despite the opposition’s persistence in demanding a statement from PM Modi regarding the violence in Manipur, Shah seems to remain committed to fostering open dialogue.

Meanwhile, an embattled PM Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against the INDIA alliance, decrying it as “directionless” and making a contentious comparison with the Indian Mujahideen. With over 330 NDA members, over 140 INDIA members, and around 60 unaffiliated members, the Lok Sabha is now a political battleground, poised for a riveting confrontation.

As the nation anticipates a repeat of the 2018 no-confidence motion scenario, Home Minister Shah has sought the cooperation of opposition leaders, urging them to rise above party lines to resolve the Manipur crisis. With the Prime Minister yet to comment on the Manipur issue, and instead making unrelated remarks about the East India Company, all eyes are on this unfolding political drama.