Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 PM today following intense protests by opposition parties over the issue of delimitation. The uproar began soon after the proceedings commenced, with opposition leaders demanding clarity and debate on the delimitation process, which has become a politically sensitive subject.
As soon as the Parliament session began, opposition MPs raised slogans and stormed the Well of the House, forcing the presiding officers to adjourn both houses to restore order. The Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha urged members to maintain decorum, but protests continued unabated.
The delimitation debate revolves around the redrawing of constituency boundaries based on the latest population data. Opposition parties argue that any move towards delimitation without proper consensus could lead to regional imbalances and political disadvantages for certain states.
In the Rajya Sabha, opposition leaders called for an immediate suspension of listed business to discuss delimitation concerns, while in the Lok Sabha, they demanded the Prime Minister’s statement on the government’s stance regarding the matter.
Amid the chaos, legislative business could not proceed, and repeated appeals for calm were ignored. This led to the decision to adjourn both Houses till 2 PM.
Senior opposition leaders accused the government of attempting to push delimitation plans without adequate debate or consultation. They warned that this could disrupt the federal structure and result in political unrest.
Government sources, however, maintained that no formal bill on delimitation has been introduced in this session and accused the opposition of creating unnecessary disruption. They insisted that any discussions on electoral boundaries would be conducted through legal and constitutional frameworks.
This is not the first instance of Parliament disruption over delimitation. The issue has sparked controversy in the past, especially due to its impact on seat allocation and resource distribution among states.
The current adjournment highlights growing political tensions in the lead-up to 2025 elections, with delimitation emerging as a flashpoint. Analysts believe this could dominate the remainder of the Parliament session, especially if opposition demands are not addressed.
Parliamentary officials are working to ensure that legislative business resumes smoothly post adjournment, though further protests are expected in the second half of the day.
