Rijiju hints at possible Parliament session as delimitation bill debate intensifies

During a recent statement, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged swift action on the women's reservation law, but he did not specify when Parliament might be reconvened. The comment has heightened tension with the opposition, which seeks clarity on the timing of a special session. Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the opposition, wrote to the prime minister requesting an all-party meeting to examine the government's delimitation plan before any session is scheduled.

Kharge cautioned the government not to repeat the tactics used on April 16-17, when the Lok Sabha voted on the delimitation bill and the opposition voted it down. The exchange underscores the growing political friction over the proposed redrawing of electoral boundaries and related reforms.