New Delhi (Agency): The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party made it clear that they won’t support the no-confidence motion against the BJP-led Central Government. This motion was initiated by the opposition alliance named I.N.D.I.A. Even though the BJD is not in agreement with the BJP on various matters, they still acknowledge the many things the Central Government has done for the state of Odisha.
Pinaki Misra, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the BJD, shared his thoughts in Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of parliament. He expressed that his party cannot support the no-confidence motion against the government, even though they oppose the BJP as a political entity. He stated, “I cannot support a No-Confidence Motion against a Central Government today, even though we are against the BJP as a political party…I am grateful for the many things that the Central Government has done for Odisha.” This was the reason, he explained, for not backing the motion initiated by the Congress party.
MP Misra further highlighted that this motion, set forth by the Congress party, might not be in their favor. He confidently mentioned, “I have no doubt that the no-confidence motion against the PM Modi-led government will be resoundingly defeated and it will be rejected. I think it will not at all benefit the Congress to have brought this motion at this point of time.”
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi started the debate on this motion. As expected, this initiated intense discussions between the two sides in parliament.
Additionally, Pinaki Misra took a chance to critique the Congress party. He mentioned, “…I have always believed that the Congress party is adept at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.” He also used an expression saying that the Congress sometimes acts against their best interests. Misra felt that every time the Prime Minister spoke in the parliament, he outwitted the Congress party.
The opposition wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a statement about a situation in Manipur state. Responding to this, MP Misra said that it’s up to the people of India to decide if the Prime Minister’s choice of not speaking was correct or not. He emphasized, “You have to take the case to the people.”
It’s worth noting that the motion was first presented on July 26. However, Prime Minister Modi’s government is likely safe from this vote. The BJP, along with its allies, holds a majority in the parliament. The opposition believes this debate will pressurize Modi to address the ongoing conflicts in Manipur state.
