Congress questions delay in proroguing Parliament, demands women's reservation from 2029 elections
On August 23, 2026, Congress questioned the delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session, suggesting Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, might be seeking a "tainted" two-thirds majority for a Constitutional Amendment Bill. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13 but not yet prorogued. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the unusual delay, citing procedural norms and past precedents. He also called for freezing Lok Sabha seats at 543 for 25 years while demanding women's reservation from 2029 elections. Published August 23, 2026.
10 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The monsoon session deadlock persists due to disagreements over police action against student protesters, with the government exploring concessions to secure support from the DMK.
23 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Congress raised concerns about the delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session, suggesting Union Home Minister Amit Shah might be seeking a tainted two-thirds majority for a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
— The Hindu
Parliament's Monsoon session adjourned sine die, but the formal closure has not yet been issued.
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