Parliament’s Monsoon session remains unprorogued for record 88 days
The Indian Parliament's Monsoon session has remained unprorogued for a record 88 days, fueling speculation about a potential special sitting. The opposition Congress party has questioned the delay, suggesting it may be a maneuver to pass a constitutional amendment related to the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation.
Why it matters
The unusual procedural delay raises questions about executive transparency and the government's legislative strategy regarding significant constitutional changes.
New Delhi Parliament's Monsoon session has remained unprorogued for 88 days since both Houses were adjourned indefinitely on August 13, breaking the previous record of 87 days in 2008. As of Monday (November 9, 2026) morning, neither the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha had been formally prorogued, keeping open the possibility of convening an extended sitting of the existing session. 17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session 17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session Congress questions unusual delay, amid continuing speculation about whether the delay is to allow the government to call a special sitting to revive the delimitation Bill defeated in the Budget Session in April 17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session storyline 1 The government's decision not to prorogue (formally end) the Monsoon session has kept alive speculation…
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