Kharge Flags 64-Day Delay in Proroguing Parliament, Seeks All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

Kharge Writes to PM Modi Over Parliament Session Delay

New Delhi, October 16, 2026: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has raised concerns over the continued delay in formally proroguing Parliament’s Monsoon Session, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting on proposed delimitation measures.

In his letter to the Prime Minister, Kharge pointed out that 64 days had passed since the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13, while the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had yet to be formally prorogued. He described the situation as unprecedented and called for greater consultation before any new constitutional amendment is brought before Parliament. <Cite refs={["turn313529search1","turn313529search2"]}/>

Kharge Renews Demand for All-Party Deliberations

Kharge recalled that he had first written to Modi on April 11, 2026, requesting an all-party meeting before the government introduced constitutional amendment proposals related to delimitation.

According to Kharge, the government subsequently made the Bills public late on April 14 and convened a special session of Parliament beginning April 16. The Constitutional Amendment Bill on delimitation failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on April 17. <Cite refs={["turn313529search3","turn313529search11"]}/>

The Congress chief said he had reiterated his request in letters dated July 16 and August 27. His latest communication on October 16 marks his fourth appeal for an all-party meeting on the issue.

Kharge urged the government to hold detailed discussions on its new proposals before finalising them for parliamentary consideration. He stressed that political parties should receive sufficient time to examine the proposals, consult among themselves and engage with other stakeholders. <Cite refs={["turn313529search1","turn313529search7"]}/>

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Constitutional Changes

In his letter, Kharge cautioned against attempting to push through another far-reaching constitutional amendment without adequate consultation. His position is that changes with significant constitutional implications should be preceded by discussions involving political parties and other stakeholders.

The dispute comes amid continued political debate over delimitation, a process involving the redrawing of electoral constituencies and the allocation of representation. Any proposals affecting parliamentary representation can have implications for states and the broader electoral framework, making the scope and timing of reforms politically significant.

Kharge’s demand centres on ensuring that parties have an opportunity to examine the government’s proposals before they are finalised and placed before Parliament. <Cite refs={["turn313529search2","turn313529search10"]}/>

Why the Prorogation Issue Matters

Adjournment sine die ends a sitting of a House without specifying a date for its next meeting. Prorogation formally terminates a parliamentary session. Kharge’s letter has drawn attention to the distinction between the two procedures and the fact that both Houses remained unprorogued 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned.

The delay has also prompted questions from the Opposition about whether the government could convene another sitting or a special session. However, the continued delay alone does not establish that a new session has been scheduled or that the government has finalised plans to introduce fresh delimitation legislation. <Cite refs={["turn313529search4","turn313529search10"]}/>

What Happens Next?

Kharge has asked the Prime Minister to convene an all-party meeting before the government finalises any new delimitation proposals for parliamentary consideration. As of October 16, the reports cited here do not establish that the requested meeting has been scheduled.

The issue is likely to remain part of the political debate over parliamentary procedure, constitutional amendments and the consultation required before major changes to electoral representation are considered.