Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Congress Links Parliament Prorogation Delay to Delimitation Majority Bid
Parliament was stopped on August 13, but it had not officially been closed 25 days later.
The Congress party questioned why this was taking so long.
Jairam Ramesh said Parliament is usually formally closed within three or four days.
He compared the delay with 2015, when the government kept a session open while trying to pass GST bills.
Congress believes the current delay may be connected to proposed delimitation bills.
Delimitation means changing how seats are arranged in elected legislatures.
A related bill previously received 298 votes, but it needed 352 votes to pass.
The government has not stated its position in the provided report.
Congress said Parliament remained unprorogued 25 days after being adjourned sine die.
Jairam Ramesh said prorogation normally occurs three or four days after adjournment.
Congress alleged the government was keeping the 2026 Monsoon Session open while seeking a two-thirds majority for delimitation bills.
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13.
A delimitation-related Constitution Amendment Bill received 298 votes against 230, below the 352 votes required.
- Who
- The Congress party, through general secretary Jairam Ramesh, questioned the delay; the government is seeking passage of delimitation bills, according to Congress.
- What
- Parliament had not been prorogued 25 days after being adjourned sine die.
- When
- The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13; Congress raised the issue on Monday.
- Where
- Parliament of India, New Delhi.
- Why
- Congress alleged that the session was being kept open while the government sought the two-thirds majority needed for delimitation bills.
Congress's Position
Government's Position
Reason for the delay
Congress's Position
Congress alleged that the government was keeping the session alive while trying to obtain a two-thirds majority for delimitation bills.
Government's Position
The provided report does not include a government response explaining the delay.
Political strategy
Congress's Position
Jairam Ramesh said the government should accept that its alleged use of threats and intimidation had reached its limit.
Government's Position
No government position on Ramesh's accusation is reported in the provided article.
- Delay
- Parliament had remained unprorogued for 25 days after adjournment sine die.
- Usual timing
- Jairam Ramesh said prorogation normally occurs three to four days after adjournment.
- Adjournment date
- The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13.
- Congress allegation
- Congress linked the delay to efforts to secure a two-thirds majority for delimitation bills.
- Earlier vote
- A related Constitution Amendment Bill received 298 votes in support and 230 against.
- Required majority
- The bill required 352 votes, or a two-thirds majority of the 528 MPs who voted.
- 2015 comparison
- Ramesh said the 2015 Monsoon Session remained open for 28 days after adjournment while the government pursued GST legislation.