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No discussion on an important public issue can happen unless a motion is made and approved by the presiding officer. The House expresses its views or decisions on issues by either accepting or rejecting motions, which can be proposed by either ministers or private members.
The motions proposed by members to discuss various topics fall into three main categories:
This type of motion cannot exist on its own and relies on another motion or discussion. Here are examples of the three sub-categories:
(a) Ancillary Motion
(b) Superseding Motion
(c) Amendment
These examples show how motions work in Parliament, either to raise new issues, modify existing ones, or replace them with alternatives.
A Closure Motion is a way to end a debate in Parliament and move on to voting. If members feel a topic has been discussed enough, they can propose this motion. If approved, the debate stops immediately, and voting begins.
Simple Closure:
When a member says, “We’ve discussed enough, let’s vote now.”
Closure by Compartments:
A big bill is divided into parts. Each part is discussed and voted on as a whole.
Kangaroo Closure:
Only the most important sections of the bill are discussed, while less important ones are skipped and passed automatically.
Guillotine Closure:
When time is up, all remaining parts of the bill, whether discussed or not, are put to vote together.
Imagine the BJP government is debating a budget bill in the Lok Sabha. After a few days of discussion, a BJP member proposes a Simple Closure motion, saying, “It’s time to stop debating and vote.” If the majority agrees, the debate ends, and they vote.
In another case, if time is running out, the Speaker might apply a Guillotine Closure, forcing all pending parts of the bill to be voted on without further discussion.
This process saves time and ensures decisions are made efficiently.
An Adjournment Motion is a tool in Parliament to focus on a specific urgent matter of public importance, often involving criticism of the government. It temporarily interrupts regular business and requires at least 50 members' support to be taken up for discussion. The debate lasts at least 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Definite and Urgent Issue: The motion must address a clear, factual, urgent, and important public issue.
Single Topic: Only one issue can be raised at a time.
Recent Occurrence: The matter should be recent and specific, not general or old.
No Privilege Questions: Issues related to parliamentary privileges cannot be raised.
No Repetition: Topics already discussed in the same session cannot be brought up again.
No Sub Judice Matters: Issues currently under judicial consideration cannot be included.
No Overlapping Questions: Issues that can be raised through other motions should not be part of the adjournment motion.
Suppose there was a recent train derailment [train or tram leaving its tracks accidentally] caused by alleged government negligence in railway maintenance. A member of the Lok Sabha can move an adjournment motion to:
If admitted, the regular agenda is postponed, and the House debates this critical issue to draw attention and take action.
Since it involves criticizing the government, this motion is not allowed in the Rajya Sabha, which does not have a role in the formation or dismissal of the government.
Collective Responsibility: The council of ministers must have the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha to remain in office (Article 75).
Purpose: If the majority of Lok Sabha members lose trust in the government, they can remove it by passing a no-confidence motion.
Support to Introduce: To introduce a no-confidence motion, at least 50 members of the Lok Sabha must support it.
Outcome: If the motion is passed, the government must resign.
Here’s an example using the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) to explain a No-Confidence Motion:
Suppose the BJP-led government is in power in the Lok Sabha. The BJP has 303 MPs, and with its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the total support in the Lok Sabha is 350 MPs out of 543 (a clear majority).
Opposition Initiates the No-Confidence Motion:
Opposition parties like the Congress and others are dissatisfied with the BJP's policies or governance and want to challenge the government. They file a No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
Admittance of Motion:
For the motion to be accepted, at least 50 MPs must support its introduction. Since the Opposition collectively has more than 50 MPs, the motion is admitted.
Debate in Lok Sabha:
A debate takes place in the Lok Sabha, where the Opposition criticizes the government’s performance and presents reasons why they no longer have confidence in it. The BJP and its allies defend their position and showcase their achievements.
Voting on the Motion:
After the debate, voting takes place. Let’s say:
Result:
Since the BJP-NDA has a majority (350 > 272 required for a majority), the No-Confidence Motion fails. The BJP government remains in power.
Imagine a scenario where BJP allies withdraw support, and the BJP ends up with only 260 MPs in favor, while the Opposition gathers 283 votes. In this case, the No-Confidence Motion passes, and the BJP government would have to resign. A new government would then be formed, or fresh elections might be called.
This is how the No-Confidence Motion works in practical terms.
A Confidence Motion is a tool used in Parliament to prove that the government has the support of the majority of Lok Sabha members.
Imagine a party like BJP forms the government with the support of allies but has only a slight majority.
This ensures that only a government with majority support can rule.
A Censure Motion is used in Parliament to express strong disapproval or criticism of the government's policies, actions, or a specific minister. It serves as a warning or reprimand and allows the House to hold the government accountable.
Purpose:
To criticize a government action or policy.
Target:
Can be against the government as a whole or a specific minister.
Effect:
If passed, it shows the government's policies have been rejected, but it does not mean the government must resign.
Who Can Move It:
Members of the opposition usually move a censure motion.
Discussion:
The motion is discussed in the House, and members vote on it.
Imagine the opposition accuses the BJP government of mishandling inflation. The opposition introduces a Censure Motion in the Lok Sabha, criticizing the government’s economic policies.
During the debate:
If the motion is passed, it shows Parliament disapproves of the government’s actions, but the BJP government doesn’t have to resign. However, it damages the government’s image and forces it to rethink its policies.
The Motion of Thanks is a parliamentary procedure that follows the President's speech in Parliament. Here's how it works:
When is it Introduced?
What Happens in the President's Address?
What is the Motion of Thanks?
Voting on the Motion
If the President praises the government for initiatives like economic reforms or welfare schemes, members from the opposition may use the Motion of Thanks to criticize shortcomings, like unemployment or inflation.
At the end, if the majority of MPs approve the motion, it passes. If not, it indicates a lack of confidence in the government.
This motion is a procedural tool that provides flexibility in scheduling parliamentary debates.
What It Is:
How It Works:
Purpose:
Example:
If an MP introduces a motion to discuss a policy issue that is important but not immediately critical (e.g., reforms in the education sector), the Speaker can admit it as a "No-Day-Yet-Named Motion" and allocate time when the legislative agenda allows.
This motion is a procedural mechanism to delay or postpone the discussion or progress of a matter in the House.
What It Is:
How It Works:
Speaker's Role:
Purpose:
Example:
During the debate on a controversial bill (e.g., a bill on land acquisition), opposition MPs might move a dilatory motion to postpone the discussion, citing the need for further stakeholder consultation.
Feature | No-Day-Yet-Named Motion | Dilatory Motion |
---|---|---|
Objective | To defer scheduling of a motion for discussion. | To delay or adjourn ongoing discussion. |
Initiated By | Speaker (after admitting the motion). | Any MP during debate. |
Purpose | Flexibility in legislative scheduling. | To delay or oppose progress. |
Speaker's Role | Decides when to schedule the motion. | Decides whether to admit or reject it. |
Example Scenario | A general policy debate scheduled later. | Postponing a controversial bill's debate. |
A Point of Order is a request made by a member of Parliament when they believe the rules or procedures of the House are not being followed correctly.
In short, it is a way for members to make sure everything is being done according to the rules.
Purpose: This type of discussion is for addressing an issue of public importance that has already been debated, but still needs further clarification on certain factual details.
Time Allocation: The Speaker of the House can assign three days per week for these discussions.
Key Point: There is no formal motion or voting involved in this type of discussion.
Example: If there is ongoing debate about a public health crisis and more factual information is needed to clarify specific aspects, a half-an-hour discussion can be used to address it without a vote.
Purpose: This discussion is for matters of urgent public importance that need to be addressed quickly.
Time Allocation: The discussion is limited to two hours and can be scheduled for two days a week by the Speaker of the House.
Key Points:
Example: If a sudden natural disaster occurs and the Parliament needs to discuss immediate government response actions, a short-duration discussion can be scheduled for two hours to address the issue, without a formal vote.
A resolution is a formal proposal put forward by a member in the Parliament to draw attention to matters of public interest or concern. Once a resolution is moved, the discussion on it must remain relevant to the topic of the resolution.
Here are the key points:
Private Member's Resolution:
Government Resolution:
Statutory Resolution:
The Youth Parliament scheme was introduced following the recommendation of the Fourth All India Whips Conference. The main objectives of this scheme are:
To Educate the Youth: The scheme aims to help young people understand the practices and procedures of Parliament, making them aware of the democratic processes.
To Foster Discipline and Tolerance: It encourages the youth to develop qualities like discipline, tolerance, and character through their participation in parliamentary activities.
To Promote Democratic Values: The scheme helps students learn the core values of democracy and gives them a better understanding of how democratic institutions function.
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs supports the implementation of the scheme, providing necessary training and guidance to states for introducing Youth Parliaments.
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