Winter Session of Parliament Likely to Begin in Early December
The winter session of Parliament may commence in early December, with key constitutional amendments on the agenda.
New Delhi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The winter session of Parliament is expected to start in the first week of December, although the central government is also considering extending the ongoing monsoon session instead of calling a separate regular session. Reliable sources indicate that this possibility is under discussion.
The government is anticipated to advance a constitutional amendment bill linking women’s reservation to delimitation. This proposed legislation aims to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to accommodate a 33 percent reservation for women.
The monsoon session was suspended indefinitely on August 13, and despite over 90 days passing, it has not yet been formally concluded. This situation leaves open the option of convening a session on short notice to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment or calling a special meeting.
To extend the current session, at least two days’ notice is required, while a new session necessitates a minimum of 14 days’ notice.
Passing a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in the House. The ruling NDA holds approximately 320 seats, meaning they will need support from some opposition parties to secure the necessary majority for this bill.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the delimitation bill will not harm southern states; rather, it will benefit them. He further explained that under the proposed model, the current 543 Lok Sabha seats could increase to 816, which would also raise the number of seats for all southern states.
Currently, the 129 seats held by southern states in the Lok Sabha are expected to rise to 195, maintaining their share at around 24 percent of the total seats. This is hoped to aid in garnering the support needed to pass the bill.
Senior leaders anticipate a tumultuous session in Parliament, which could disrupt proceedings. The opposition has intensified its stance against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal. This call has gained traction following controversies surrounding the methods of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the voter list.
