Congress issues whip to its MPs in Parliament; asks them to be present from August 10-12
The Indian National Congress has issued a three-line whip to its MPs in both houses of Parliament, mandating their presence from August 10-12. The party anticipates critical legislative discussions, potentially including the FCRA amendment bill and delimitation-related constitutional changes.
Why it matters
The mandatory attendance signals a high-stakes legislative session where the opposition aims to challenge or influence key government policy shifts.
The Congress on Friday (August 7, 2026) issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha , asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as “very important” issues will be taken up for discussion.
The Congress has also conveyed to all INDIA bloc allies to ensure that their MPs remain present on the three days, sources said.
The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week. There is also talk of the Constitution Amendment Bill involving delimitation being considered by the government.
While mentioning the tentative government business for next week, the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs made no mention of the FCRA amendment bill and the women’s reservation bill involving delimitation.
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