No-confidence motion not yet taken up; political suicide, says TDP: Updates

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for 12th straight day yesterday; Naidu called off dinner for MPs he had planned for today

The no-confidence motion notices against the Narendra Modi government, moved by the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) for the Centre’s refusal to grant a special category status to Andhra Pradesh could not be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid ruckus in the House.

The TDP termed this as a “political suicide”, accusing the Centre of “running away” from facing a no-confidence motion. Meanwhile, the YSRCP sought its no-confidence motion to be taken up by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and urged all members to be present for voting.

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