Parliamentary Session Prorogation Controversy

Why in news?

The Congress party questioned the unusual delay in the prorogation of Parliament's Monsoon Session, suggesting the government might be trying to secure a majority for passing delimitation bills.

Key points

1. 1The Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13 but had not been prorogued, which is typically done within a few days.
2. 2Congress alleged the government is 'scrambling' for a two-thirds majority to pass delimitation bills.
3. 3A similar delay occurred in 2015, where the session was kept alive hoping to pass GST bills.
4. 4The party criticized the 'politics of threats and intimidation' potentially used by the government.

Background & context

Prorogation formally ends a session of Parliament. Delimitation involves redrawing the boundaries of constituencies based on population changes. The government usually requires significant legislative support to pass major bills.