A motion of no-confidence is moved against

an individual Minister.

the Council of Ministers.

the Prime Minister.

a political party.

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A motion of no-confidence is moved against the entire Council of Ministers, as per the principle of collective responsibility enshrined in Article 75(3) of the Constitution. If a no-confidence motion is passed by the Lok Sabha, the entire Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, must resign. It cannot be moved against an individual Minister, the Prime Minister alone (though he is the head), or a political party.

The no-confidence motion is a tool used by the Lok Sabha to check the accountability of the Executive (Council of Ministers) based on the principle of collective responsibility.

The motion needs the support of at least 50 members to be admitted in the Lok Sabha. If admitted, it is debated, and then put to a vote. If the motion is carried by a majority of the members present and voting, the government falls.

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