No-Confidence Motion updates: 'Don't politicise Manipur violence,' appeals Shah; PM Modi's reply on Aug 10

The war of words between the Narendra Modi government and Opposition continues on Day 2 of the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by the latter over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the Manipur issue. Here's what MPs had to say

No Confidence Motion Live Updates Day 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NDA Union minister Amit Shah AJR

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First Published Aug 9, 2023, 10:55 AM IST | Last Updated Aug 9, 2023, 7:59 PM IST

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's comments on Manipur, Union Minister Smriti Irani stated, "Manipur remains undivided as an integral part of India, forever united." She criticized the Congress for applauding discussions that she deemed as "speaking against the spirit of India," highlighting the significance of the occasion. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also addressed the Parliament on the no-confidence motion.

The Lok Sabha proceedings has been adjourned for the day and will resume at 11 am tomorrow. Following response by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said “we again demand PM should come to parliament and give statement.”

Rajnath Singh, the Union Minister of Defence, responded to the request by stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be present in the Lok Sabha tomorrow for the debates around the no confidence vote.

Here are the developments from Day 2:

Amit Shah:

The no-confidence motion was brought only to mislead the people of the country.
NDA was brought to power with a full majority for two consecutive times, BJP was elected two consecutive times.
Narendra Modi is one of India's popular Prime Ministers of India.
If there is any confidence in any government than it is in this Modi government.
Neither public nor the parliament distrusts Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The purpose of this entire no-confidence motion is to sow deception among people.
It is not a reflection of people's desires. The question of a minority is not even raised.
PM Modi government has taken more than 50 landmark decisions in the last nine years.
This no-confidence motion will show the real character of the Opposition in the country. People of the country is watching everything.
No confidence motion was brought in 1993 against PV Narasimha Rao government. With the support of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, the government was saved.
Similar motion was brought during Manmohan Singh government, which too was saved. But at that time, MPs came out before the Chair saying they were given money. We could have also done that. But we did not.
If there is the most popular Prime Minister after independence, it's Narendra Modi. I'm not saying this, numerous surveys from around the world say so.
If there is a Prime Minister who works 17 hours out of 24 without taking a single day off after independence, it's Narendra Modi.
Narendra Modi has dismantled corruption, dynasty politics and appeasement and gave importance to politics of performance.
What we have given to farmers are not freebies, but we have made them self sufficient.
They (UPA) keep saying that they will waive off farmers' loans. We don't believe in just waving off loans but in making a system where one doesn't have to take a loan.
Because this no-confidence motion is politically motivated, I will have to mention the work done by this government.
You create schemes, but you didn't implement them. I will tell you. Now you might say you removed GST, implemented DBT, reduced poverty. We accomplished all of this.
It has to be understood why they (UPA) was opposing Jan Dhan Yojana? Former PM Rajiv Gandhi had said that when Re 1 is sent from the Centre to the poor, only 15 paise reaches the beneficiary. But today, the entire amount reaches the poor.
I have seen such a launch here in the House that the leader went to visit a poor lady, Kalavati. His government ran for 6 years after that. What happened to Kalavati thereafter? It was PM Modi who gave Kalavati house, ration and health.
Our government has worked to elevate the country's economy from the 11th rank to the 5th rank in the past 9 years.
I have full confidence that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister of the country again, and by 2027, we will witness India becoming the world's third-largest economy.
We banned PFI in the country, and conducted raids at over 90 locations in the country. Cases regarding attacks on our missions in London, Ottawa and San Francisco handed over to NIA. 26/11 Tahawwur Hussain Rana will also soon face the judiciary in India.
PM Modi government has continuously worked to make Kashmir completely free from terrorism. Now, no one in Kashmir can dare to engage in stone pelting.
“Why was there a need to change the name of the UPA alliance to I.N.D.I.A., which had been in power for 10 years? I will tell you. There was so much corruption, with over Rs 12 lakh crore involved, that I stopped counting. How can they backtrack now? So, they changed the name."

On Manipur violence:

Never shied away for Manipur debate, shameful politics over the violence.
Over the last 6 years, we didn’t have to impose a curfew in Manipur until May 3.
Agree with the Opposition's claim that ethnic clashes have taken place in Manipur. Manipur violence is shameful, politicising it even more shameful.
Doing everything to restore peace in Manipur; completed fencing of Indo-Myanmar border.
In 1993, MoS Home visited Manipur; Now Opposition wants PM to visit the state.
I am answerable to the nation; PM Modi spoke to me for 3 consecutive days.
A state CM needs to be changed when he is not cooperating. This CM is operated with the Centre
Shah slams Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit, says "Rahul tried to defy security protocol, created drama."
On Manipur viral video: This is a very unfortunate incident and it is a shame for society. But why did this video (Manipur viral video) come before the start of this Parliament session?
Video was leaked but not shared with officials; "Why was video not given to DGP?," asks Shah.
Arrested accused as soon as the video came to light.
A commission has been appointed to investigate this. A buffer zone has been established. A unified command has been instituted. Six cases were with the CBI, and 11 more cases have been handed over to the CBI.
The Paramilitary force has been deployed in the area for establishing normalcy in the state.
I was first Home Minister to visit during riots, MoS spent 23 days in the state.
I appeal to both Meitei and Kuki communities to engage in dialogue, violence is not a solution to any problem...I assure you that we will bring peace in the state. Politics should not be done on this issue.
Most communal violence took place under Congress rule.

Smriti Irani

Only a misogynistic man can give a flying kiss to women MPs in Parliament. Such an instance was never witnessed before. This shows what he thinks of women. This is obscene. Smriti Irani in Parliament.
Smriti Irani recounted horrors of Emergency to attack Congress, says their history is smeared in blood.
You aren't India because India isn't corrupt, India believes in merit, not dynasty. India believes in merit not in dynasty & today of all the days people like you need to remember what was told to the British - Quit India. Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India. Merit now finds place in India.
Union minister Smriti Irani raised the issues of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and unrest in Kashmir when Congress ruled the country.
"You are not India, for India is not corrupt. India believes in merit not in dynasty & today of all the days people like you need to remember what was told to the British - Quit India. Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India. Merit now finds place in India," the BJP leader said.
"Women are getting raped in Rajasthan. Bhilwara is the latest example. The girl was raped, her body was cut and parts were thrown in furnance. All this happened with a 14-year-old girl. Atrocities on women are also happening in West Bengal. But nothing is said on that," Smriti Irani in Parliament.
A Kashmiri Pandit - Girija Tikku - was gangraped and brutally murdered in Kashmir. When this was shown in a movie, some Congress leaders called it propaganda. The same party leaders are talking about justice today.
Parliamentary Affairs minsiter Pralhad Joshi, Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah & Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh repeatedly said that the government is ready to debate on the Manipur issue. The opposition ran away from it, we did not.
It was mentioned in the House today that he (Rahul Gandhi) undertook a Yatra and gave assurance that they will reinstate Article 370 if it is upto them...I would like to tell the person who has run away from the House that neither will Article 370 be reinstated in the country nor will those who threaten Kashmiri Pandits with "Ralib Galib Chalib" be spared.

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Rahul Gandhi:

I want to speak from my heart today. I won't launch a fierce attack on the government today like I always do.
Speaker Sir, thank you for reinstating me in the Lok Sabha. When I spoke the last time, I probably hurt you .. because I focussed so much on Adani, because your senior netas.
Rahul Gandhi reminisces about the Bharat Jodo Yatra when a girl handed him a letter saying "Rahul, I am walking with you." He reflects on the collective support he received from many people.
"I went to Manipur. PM Modi did not go there even once. For PM Modi, Manipur is not a part of Hindustan. PM has divided Manipur into two parts."
I wanted to understand why I was abused for 10 years: Rahul on Bharat Jodo Yatra in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi recalled a conversation with a woman whose son was shot dead in Manipur. Quoting the woman, he said, "The entire night, I was lying with my son's body. I was scared and I left my home."
Taking a dig at the BJP, Rahul Gandhi said, "They have murdered India in Manipur."

PM Modi invokes Quit India sentiment, calls for eliminating corruption, dynasty and appeasement

The opposition alliance, INDIA, underlines the motivations behind the no-confidence motion. Their intention is to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived reluctance to address concerns related to Manipur. The opposition contends that this motion serves as a mechanism to break the "vow of silence" maintained by the Prime Minister on matters concerning Manipur.

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