A No-Confidence Motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha against the Council of Ministers, reflecting their collective responsibility to the Lower House. Options C and D are correct procedural facts about the No-Confidence Motion. Historical records show that while Lal Bahadur Shastri faced multiple No-Confidence Motions during his relatively short tenure (3 motions in approx. 2 years), other Prime Ministers, notably V.P. Singh (2 motions in approx. 1 year), faced a higher frequency per office year. Indira Gandhi faced the highest total number of NCMs.
Which one of the following statement is not correct regarding "No-Confidence Motion" ?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2023 · Topic: The Parliament (Devices of Parliamentary Procedure: Questions Hour, Zero Hour, Motions, Resolutions)
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Answer: B. Lal Bahadur Shastri faced the most No-Con‐ fidence Motions per office year.
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