27 Votes, 3 Governments Toppled: History Of No-Confidence Motions In India

A no confidence motion is a formal proposal moved by the opposition against the government in Lok Sabha.

No confidence motions have been moved in Lok Sabha 27 times in the past, and all of them have either been defeated or remained inconclusive, data compiled by a think tank shows.

However, at least thrice governments have fallen during vote on a 'motion of confidence', which is a motion brought by the government to prove its strength.

A no confidence motion is a formal proposal moved by the opposition against the government in Lok Sabha under Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.