Congress to Move No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha; Rahul Gandhi Likely to Initiate Discussion

The Congress party has announced its intention to move a no-confidence motion against the government in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The discussion on the motion is likely to be initiated by Rahul Gandhi, whose membership of the House was reinstated on Monday following a Supreme Court ruling.

While Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi is set to formally move the motion, the party will decide who will be the lead speaker for the discussion once the motion is admitted. The discussion is expected to begin on August 8 and continue over the following two days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to reply to the discussion on August 10. The Congress aims to maximize impact by having Rahul Gandhi initiate the discussion, putting pressure on the government. The party is keen on Gandhi’s involvement after his Lok Sabha membership was restored on August 7.