New Delhi, Delhi, India

Hours before facing the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi tweeted on Friday saying it was an important day for the Parliamentary democracy.

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"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 & disruption free debate. We owe this to the people & the makers of our Constitution. India will be watching us closely", PM Modi's tweet read.

The ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition would debate the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led government in the Lok Sabha today.

The motion was moved by the former BJP alliance Telegu Desam Party (TDP) on the first day of the Monsoon session in the Parliament and was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

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To defeat the no-confidence motion, the BJP needs to gain a mark of 268 votes. The NDA at present counts 312 members in the 535-member Lok Sabha, including 274 of the BJP.

Calling for a productive utilisation of the monsoon session, PM Modi had earlier said that the Centre was ready to discuss all the issues that opposition parties would raise in the Parliament.

He had said, "I hope the Monsoon Session is a productive one and the time is properly utilised to discuss important matters. May the productivity of the forthcoming session and the rich levels of debate also become a source of inspiration for the various state assemblies. Any member, any party can raise any issue, we are all ready for proper discussions".

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(With inputs from ANI)