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Parliament Session Remains Open for Record 88 Days After August Adjournment
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What Happened?
Parliament's Monsoon session has been open for 88 days since being adjourned on August 13. This surpasses the previous record of 87 days set in 2008.
Key points
- The Monsoon session was adjourned indefinitely on August 13.
- Neither the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha has been prorogued as of Monday.
- The current gap of 88 days exceeds the previous record of 87 days in 2008.
- Speculation exists about a potential constitutional amendment for women's reservation.
- The proposal aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850.
- Adjournment and prorogation are separate processes in parliamentary procedure.
Key insights
- Keeping the session open allows for quicker reconvening of Parliament.
- The lack of a deadline for prorogation means the government can maintain flexibility.
- Previous long gaps in Parliament have not led to constitutional violations.
Why it matters
The extended session could allow for timely discussions on important legislative changes.
Source
India Today
