🔁 Adjournment Motion vs Call Attention Motion
| Feature | Adjournment Motion (ಅಡ್ಜರ್ನ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಮೋಶನ್) | Call Attention Motion (ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುವ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾವನೆ) |
|---|---|---|
| 🔹 Purpose | To discuss a serious government failure | To seek explanation on urgent public matter |
| 🔹 Effect on House | Disrupts normal business of Lok Sabha | No disruption to business |
| 🔹 Tone | Critical & accusatory | Informative & polite |
| 🔹 Leads to Voting? | ✅ Yes — Can lead to voting and even test govt strength | ❌ No voting — Only a reply from the minister |
| 🔹 Ministers’ Role | Must give detailed reply and face debate | Must give a formal statement |
| 🔹 Allowed in | ❗ Only Lok Sabha | ✅ Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha |
| 🔹 Support Needed | Requires 50 MPs’ support to be admitted | No such requirement |
| 🔹 Seriousness | High seriousness; rarely allowed | Comparatively less serious, more frequent |
| 🔹 Objective | Demand accountability from Govt | Draw attention to issue without confrontation |
| 🔹 Example | Train accident due to negligence – demand debate & action | Air pollution issue – seek minister’s reply |
🎯 Summary in one line:
Adjournment Motion = "Stop everything! Govt must answer for its failure!"
Call Attention Motion = "We want to know what's happening – please explain."