Parliament may take an early break for Assembly elections
The Business Advisory Committee in the Lok Sabha discussed ending the Budget session early to allow leaders to campaign for upcoming elections. With Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry approaching, many MPs have been absent from parliamentary proceedings. The government indicated it may not formally end the session but instead take a break during the election period. Home Minister Amit Shah and other top leaders are pushing for an amendment bill to implement the Women’s Reservation Act ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
3 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress accuses the government of using a special session to pass bills that benefit certain states, violating the model code of conduct and claiming it is politically motivated.
4 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi announced that states with stabilized populations will not lose their seats in the Lok Sabha.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Prime Minister Modi of using the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats as a distraction from other issues.
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