After the YSRC and the TDP warned of moving a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government over Centre’s refusal to grant special status category to Andhra Pradesh, the Congress on Friday warned of the same. On 27 March, the party will move the no-trust motion. Meanwhile, Amit Shah penned a letter to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, calling the TDP’s decision to pull out ‘unfortunate’.
- In the last session, Lok Sabha was adjourned following a ruckus over the no-confidence motion
- The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) bill was also passed in the last session of the house
TDP's Decision to Quit NDA 'Unfortunate, Unilateral'
In a letter to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, BJP National President Amit Shah said the TDP's decision to quit the NDA was “both unfortunate and unilateral”.
He further wrote that Naidu’s decision “will be construed as being guided wholly and solely by political considerations instead of developmental concerns.”
Congress to Move No-Confidence Motion, Writes to LS General Secretary
Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Secretary General, giving notice to include no-confidence motion in the list of business for 27 March.
RS Passes Payment of Gratuity Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) bill. The bill seeks to double gratuity for organized sector employees.
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned until 23 March after opposition members creates ruckus.
YSRCP MP YV Subba Reddy yet again writes to Lok Sabha Secretary General, gives notice to include no-confidence motion in the list of business.