Congress asks if government has a new delimitation proposal to discuss with Opposition parties
The Indian National Congress is pressuring the government to clarify its stance on a new delimitation proposal. The party is questioning why the Centre is refusing to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter following the defeat of a previous bill.
Why it matters
Delimitation is a sensitive political issue in India that affects electoral representation and power dynamics between states.
Congress asks if government has a new delimitation proposal to discuss with Opposition parties left Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/adiuuw/article71604688.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Nearby_Shape-wiG94GMBHJU.3.jpg.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): AICC General Secretary In-charge of Communication, Publicity and Media, Jairam Ramesh, addresses a press conference after a party meeting, highlighting the plans for tomorrow's peaceful protest starting from Makar Dwar on the issue of 'Vote Chori' at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Ritik Sharma) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questions refusal to convene all-party meeting; Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says Opposition has already been consulted New Delhi The Congress on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) asked the Narendra Modi government whether it had a fresh proposal on delimitation, and why it was “stubbornly refusing” to convene an all-party meeting.
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