Lok Sabha clears Motion of Thanks without PM’s reply:
The Lok Sabha passed the Motion of Thanks on the president’s address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his customary reply as the Opposition continued its protest.
What is Motion of Thanks?
The Motion of Thanks is a formal motion moved in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) after the President’s Address at the beginning of the first session after a general election and at the first session of every year.
- It is mentioned in Article 87 of the Indian Constitution.
- The Motion must be passed by a simple majority in the Lok Sabha. Failure to pass it amounts to a defeat for the government and signifies a lack of confidence, which can lead to the government’s resignation.
