Analyze the role of the ‘Motion of Thanks’ in the Indian parliamentary system. How does it reflect the balance between executive accountability and parliamentary supremacy?

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business Q3. Analyze the role of the ‘Motion of Thanks’ in the Indian parliamentary system. How does it reflect the balance between executive accountability and parliamentary supremacy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the Question: To assess the significance of the Motion of …

Governor’s address:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important Constitutional posts.   Context: The customary governor’s address on the opening day of the budget session of a state assembly was mired in controversy recently in West Bengal and Telangana.   What happened in West Bengal? The governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankhar, was unable to deliver his address …

Motion of thanks to the president:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Context: The President’s speech at the start of the Budget Session usually highlights the government’s achievements over the past year and outlines targets and plans for the future. This speech …