PM Modi is likely to face the no-trust motion in parliament

• PM Modi refuses to make statement on Manipur: opposition.
• Government ready to discuss Manipur incident: Amit Shah.
• The opposition lacks the necessary numbers in the Lok Sabha to unseat the prime minister.

India’s newly formed opposition alliance has decided to file a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country’s lower house of parliament, known locally as the Lok Sabha.

According to The Hinduthis move is aimed at forcing the Indian premier to make a statement about the horrific incident in Manipur where two women were gang-raped in a field on May 4 in Kangpokpi district, about 35km from the state capital Imphal.

Despite our various pleas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to make a statement detailing the developments in Manipur after May 3 and what steps the government has taken to preserve it. This is the only parliamentary tool available to us to force the PM to comment on the situation, a senior opposition leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

NDTV Quoting sources reported that the planned no-trust motion could be tabled in parliament tomorrow (Wednesday).

The INDIA opposition alliance does not have the necessary numbers to impeach PM Modi but they believe that parliament can function only when the PM makes a statement followed by a debate on the Manipur incident.

In a tweet, India’s home minister Amit Shah said he has written to the opposition leaders of both houses appealing to them for their invaluable cooperation in discussing the Manipur issue.

He said the government was ready to discuss the incident in Manipur and sought cooperation from all parties, rising above party lines. I hope that all parties will work together to resolve this important issue.

The government wants a parliamentary debate with softer rules that do not require answers from the prime minister.

Earlier this month, as many as 26 Indian opposition parties formed an alliance titled INDIA to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in next year’s parliamentary elections.

INDIA stands for “Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance”, said Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge.

“The main objective is to stand together to preserve democracy and the constitution,” Kharge told reporters at the end of a two-day meeting of 26 opposition parties in the southern city of Bengaluru.