Parliament Monsoon session remains unprorogued for a record 88 days

The <b>Monsoon session</b> of Parliament has remained unprorogued for <b>88 days</b> since both Houses were adjourned indefinitely on August 13. This breaks the previous record of 87 days set in 2008, keeping open the possibility of convening an extended sitting of the existing session. Neither the <b>Lok Sabha</b> nor the <b>Rajya Sabha</b> had been formally prorogued as of Monday morning, leaving the government space to convene Parliament at short notice. An extended or special sitting requires a minimum notice of two days, unlike a fresh session which needs at least fourteen days. This decision fuels speculation about considering a constitutional amendment linked to the <b>Women's Reservation Bill</b>. The Constitution does not prescribe a specific time frame for prorogation after an indefinite adjournment, meaning the prolonged status involves no procedural impropriety.