A special session plan for delimitation Bills? Congress chief’s letter to PM

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, inquiring whether the government intends to convene a special session of Parliament to pass the delimitation Bill. Kharge, also serving as the Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, reiterated his demand for an all-party meeting on the matter, following the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju's statement on television that a special session could be convened.

Kharge highlighted the delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session, which has now exceeded 10 days since being adjourned sine die, raising questions about the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's pursuit of a Constitutional Amendment Bill on Delimitation. The Congress chief clarified his party's stance, advocating for maintaining the Lok Sabha's existing strength of 543 for another 25 years and incorporating a one-third reservation for women starting from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Kharge emphasized that the issue holds significant importance for the nation and cautioned against attempting to force the agenda as done on April 16 and 17, 2026.