Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on July 28 challenged the Opposition members in the Lok Sabha to defeat government Bills on the floor of the House if they believe they have the numbers to do so.
Mr. Joshi’s remark came in response to the Opposition’s charge that it is a violation of rules to push through the government’s legislative agenda before taking up the no-confidence motion that was moved by Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi.
Though there is no official word on it, sources indicated the debate could start by August 2 or 3 once Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla finalises the date after following the convention of consulting the Prime Minister, who is also the Leader of the House.
