Prime Minister’s Reply on Motion of Thanks Debate

Protests in the Lok Sabha prevented the Prime Minister from replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. The disruption has brought focus on the constitutional and procedural provisions governing the Motion of Thanks.

Motion of Thanks:

Dimension	Key Details
Constitutional Basis	Article 87(1) provides for the President to address both Houses at the first session after each general election and at the first session of each year
Purpose of Address	Provides for informing Parliament of the causes of its summons
Procedural Rule	Governed by Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha
Initiation	Motion of Thanks is moved by a member and seconded by another member
Scope of Discussion	Provides for discussion on matters referred to in the President’s Address
Amendments	Allows opposition members to move amendments expressing regret over omissions or inadequate coverage in the Address