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Parliament's Monsoon Session Sets Record by Remaining Unprorogued After 40 Days
Public Lokpal
September 22, 2026
Parliament's Monsoon Session Sets Record by Remaining Unprorogued After 40 Days
Forty days after adjournment sine die, India's Monsoon Session of Parliament remains formally open in a rare procedural first.
Traditionally, sessions are prorogued via presidential notification within days. This unprecedented delay shatters the previous 2015 record of 28 days.
Political circles suggest this strategic move keeps the session technically alive to bypass the lengthy process of summoning a brand-new session.
Speculation points to potential plans for introducing key legislation, including a push to amend the women's reservation law for early implementation and addressing controversial delimitation concerns.
Under Article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution, the President prorogues Parliament on Cabinet advice. By leaving the session unprorogued, the executive retains vital tactical flexibility for upcoming legislative business ahead of future electoral cycles.
