{
  "id": 19168933,
  "title": "Parliament's Monsoon Session Breaks 18-Year Record, Remains Unprorogued For 88 Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/parliaments-monsoon-session-breaks-18-year-record-remains-unprorogued",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:03:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/parliaments-monsoon-session-breaks-18-year-record-remains-unprorogued-for-88-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliament's Monsoon Session has broken the 18-year record by remaining prorogued for 88 days, surpassing the previous record set in 2008. The session was adjourned sine die on August 13, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha yet to receive formal prorogation. This extended period has sparked speculation about the government's legislative plans, particularly in relation to a proposed constitutional amendment targeting women's reservation. The amendment aims to increase the Lok Sabha's strength from 543 seats to a maximum of 850. The government could convene a special or extended sitting under the ongoing session for this purpose, requiring only two days' notice. However, a similar constitutional amendment failed to pass in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session in April. There is no set time limit for proroguing Parliament after both Houses have been adjourned sine die, making the extended gap without formal prorogation not a constitutional or procedural irregularity.",
  "summary": "Parliament's Monsoon Session has set a new record by remaining without formal prorogation for 88 days after both Houses were adjourned sine die on August 13. The development has surpassed the previous record of 87 days, set in 2008. The unprecedented delay in formally concluding the session has triggered speculation in political circles about the government's possible legislative plans. As of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Parliament's Monsoon Session breaks 18-year record with 88-day prorogation",
    "Session adjourned sine die on August 13, both Houses still unprorogued",
    "Proposed women's reservation amendment could be passed in special session"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}