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Emotional moment to leave old Parliament, says PM Modi
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Emotional moment to leave old Parliament, says PM Modi

It is an emotional moment to leave the old building of the Parliament as several bittersweet memories have been associated with it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. He said that the building will continue to inspire many generations to come. From September 19, the sessions of the Parliament will be held in its new building.  On the first day of the five-day special session of the Parliament, Modi initiated the discussion in Lok Sabha on the "Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha -- Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings". He said that while foreign rulers had decided to build the structure, it was constructed by the hard work, sweat and money of the people of India. "Before Independence, this building was called the Imp...
Opposition’s no-confidence motion defeated in Lok Sabha by voice vote
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Opposition’s no-confidence motion defeated in Lok Sabha by voice vote

The INDIA bloc’s no-confidence motion was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a walkout by the Opposition parties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech.  PM Modi, during his two-hour speech, said that the motion has always proven to be lucky for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. "No-confidence motions have proven to be lucky for us, and this one will also ensure we return with a record-breaking mandate," PM Modi said in the Lok Sabha. PM Modi on no-confidence motionTaking a dig at the Opposition, PM Modi said, "In the no-confidence motion of 2018, they did not even get as many votes as their strength. This is not a floor test for the government but for the Opposition. When the Opposition went to the publ...