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Delimitation and the women's quota

Rijiju says Parliament can be recalled because the Monsoon Session was never formally closed

27 Aug 2026 · 3 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. Both Houses were adjourned on 13 August but the session was not formally closed.
  2. Rijiju said the government decides when Parliament meets, but would not confirm a special session.
  3. Kharge wrote to the Prime Minister on 27 August seeking an all-party meeting on delimitation.

On 27 August 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told India Today that because the Monsoon Session had not been prorogued (formally closed by the President), the Houses could be called back without a new session. He declined to say whether a special session was planned. The same day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the Prime Minister for the third time asking for an all-party meeting on delimitation.

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Claim by claim

?Unverified

Since 1952 there have been numerous occasions when Parliament was adjourned without prorogation and later recalled.

Said by Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju said he would share a list of precedents; that list was not published in the coverage reviewed.

India Today
✓Verified

Kharge sought an all-party meeting in a letter dated 27 August, after an earlier request on 16 July.

Said by Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge listed these dates in his 16 October letter, as reported by The Hindu and The Times of India.

The Hindu · The Times of India
In their own words

What each side says

Union government

Rijiju said summoning Parliament is the government's decision and that an unprorogued session can be recalled, citing past precedents.

India Today
Congress

Kharge has repeatedly asked for an all-party meeting to discuss any new delimitation proposal before it reaches Parliament.

The Hindu · The Times of India
Honest gaps

Not yet known

  • ?Why the government had not prorogued the session; it has not given a reason.
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Left-leaning · 1Centre · 2

3 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. India TodayKiren Rijiju hints at possible Parliament session, says up to govt to call one
  2. The HinduKharge urges PM to consult all parties before fresh delimitation move
  3. The Times of IndiaKharge writes to PM Modi: Call all-party meet on delimitation bill

Spasht writes original summaries. Follow the links to read each outlet's own report. Revision 1.