In which year was the 'No Confidence Motion' introduced for the first time in the Lok Sabha?

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The correct answer is 1963.

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The first 'No Confidence Motion' was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 1963 by Acharya J.B. Kripalani.

Key Points

Acharya J.B. Kripalani, a prominent Indian politician, was the one who introduced the motion.
The motion was introduced against the government led by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
A 'No Confidence Motion' is a statement or vote which states that a person in a position of responsibility is no longer deemed fit to hold that position.
Lok Sabha
- It is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament.
- Members are elected directly by the people of India.

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No Confidence Motion
- It is a parliamentary motion moved in the Lok Sabha against the government.
- If the motion is passed, the government is obliged to resign.
- It is a tool to ensure that the government remains accountable to the Parliament.
Lok Sabha
- Also known as the House of the People.
- It has a term of five years but can be dissolved earlier.
- It represents the citizens of India directly and its members are elected through general elections.
Acharya J.B. Kripalani
- Full name: Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani.
- He was an Indian politician, noted for his role in the Indian independence movement.
- He served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1946.