Ahead of the no-confidence motion against his government moved by the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hoped that MPs will rise to the occasion and ensure a constructive debate. "Today is an important day in our parliamentary democracy. I am sure my fellow MP colleagues will rise to the occasion and ensure a constructive, comprehensive and disruption-free debate.

"We owe this to the people and the makers of our Constitution. India will be watching us closely," Modi said ahead of the no-trust vote in the House. The opposition-sponsored move came during the opening day of the monsoon session.