Modi govt sets new record for prorogation delay, plotting for ‘super-tainted’ 2/3rd majority: Cong

Taking a swipe at the Modi government, the Congress on Friday said it has set a new record for the delay in prorogation of Parliament after it adjourned sine die. The party also alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah is trying to secure a “super-tainted” two-thirds majority to get the Constitution Amendment Bill involving delimitation passed in the Lok Sabha.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also questioned why the government was refusing to convene an all-party meeting to discuss its delimitation proposals and build a wider consensus.

Congress flags 29-day gap

"So today the Modi government has set a new record, bettering its own set in 2015. The gap between the adjournment of Parliament sine die and its prorogation has reached 29 days. The gap for the 2015 Monsoon Session was 28 days," Ramesh said on X.

Ramesh said the gap for the 2026 Monsoon Session was continuing to grow, with no clear indication of an early prorogation. He said the gap is normally three-four days.

Ramesh targets Amit Shah

"It is abundantly clear that the Union Home Minister was severely wounded by the stunning defeat he had inflicted on himself and his Govt with his staggering arrogance in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026," Ramesh said.

"He (Shah) is now plotting a comeback to secure a super-tainted two-thirds majority to get the Constitution Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha. He has already engineered a split in three parties that had voted against the Bill on April 17, 2026 and is using threats, intimidation and incentives to get others (who had also voted against the Bill) to change their stance," the Congress leader alleged.

Ramesh claimed the home minister does not have the numbers and accused him of relying on "bravado, bluff and bluster".

Congress seeks all-party meeting on delimitation

"By not proroguing the Monsoon Session, the self-styled Chanakya may think he is playing mind games and indulging in psy-ops. But this is silly since the government can convene a session any time it wants to for any purpose," Ramesh said.

He alleged that Shah was keeping the issue unresolved in the hope that the Opposition would become unsettled.

"Why is the Modi government refusing to convene an All-Party meeting to discuss its proposals for delimitation so as to build the broadest possible consensus - which is what the country needs? This has been the consistent demand of all Opposition Parties since mid-March 2026," Ramesh said.

He also questioned the government's secrecy over delimitation, calling it a matter of fundamental importance to the Indian Republic.

Delimitation Bill was defeated in April

The Congress has repeatedly questioned the delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session, alleging that the government was trying to secure the numbers needed to pass the Constitution amendment bill.

During the Budget Session on April 17, the bill involving delimitation and the implementation of women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies was defeated in the Lower House.

Of the 528 MPs who voted, 298 supported the bill while 230 opposed it. The legislation required 352 votes to secure a two-thirds majority.