Parliament's Monsoon session remains unprorogued for 88 days, breaking previous record
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Parliamentary procedures and legislative expansion: a GS2 topic on constitutional amendments and house dynamics.
Why in news
The Monsoon session of Parliament remained unprorogued for 88 days, breaking the previous record of 87 days set in 2008
Background
The Monsoon session was adjourned indefinitely on August 13. The Women's Reservation Bill proposes increasing the Lok Sabha strength from 543 seats to a maximum of 850 seats.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent Lok Sabha strength: 543 seats
- FactProposed maximum Lok Sabha strength under Women's Reservation Bill: 850 seats
- FactPrevious record for unprorogued Monsoon session: 87 days in 2008
- BodyLok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India
Prelims practice question
What is the proposed maximum strength of the Lok Sabha under the Women's Reservation Bill?
- (a)850 seats
- (b)900 seats
- (c)600 seats
- (d)750 seats
Show answer
Answer: (a) 850 seats — The Women's Reservation Bill proposes increasing the Lok Sabha strength from 543 seats to a maximum of 850 seats.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional implications of expanding the Lok Sabha's membership and its impact on the efficacy of the Women's Reservation Bill.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Representation dynamics: Balancing proportional representation with the necessity of increased seat capacity
- Legislative procedure: Procedural nuances of keeping a session unprorogued for constitutional amendments
- Demographic inclusivity: Addressing the structural barriers to women's political participation through seat expansion
Keywords: unprorogued · constitutional amendment · Women's Reservation Bill · legislative procedure · Lok Sabha expansion
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