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No-confidence motion against Vice-President
Context
Recently, 50 Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have initiated a move to bring a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. This development comes amidst rising tensions in Parliament and allegations of the Vice-President's perceived biases. The motion is being pursued under Article 67(B) of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the procedure for the removal of the Vice-President.
What is a No-Confidence Motion?
- A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary tool used to test the support of the legislature (Lok Sabha) for the government in power.
- It assesses whether the government retains the confidence of the majority of MPs.
- Outcome: If a majority of MPs support a no-confidence motion, the government is deemed to have lost confidence and must resign. Conversely, if a confidence motion is rejected, it indicates a lack of support for the government.
- Application to Vice-President: Article 75(3) of the Constitution requires that the government must be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This responsibility is tested through trust or no-confidence votes.
- The no-confidence motion against the Vice-President involves a separate process compared to the government’s trust votes.
- No-Confidence Motion Against the Vice-President
- Constitutional Provision: Article 67(B) article provides the procedure for the removal of the Vice-President. It states that the Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) passed by a majority of all its members and agreed to by the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
- Notice Requirement: At least 14 days' notice must be given before moving the resolution.
The Vice-President of India
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