Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation proposals before any Constitutional Amendment Bill is brought in Parliament. Multiple outlets report that Kharge warns against what he describes as attempts to “bulldoze” or push through a “far-reaching” amendment without broader consensus.
The letters and statements cited by the outlets say Kharge first wrote to the Prime Minister on April 11 seeking an all-party meeting ahead of the Bill. Business Line adds that he flags delays related to proroguing Parliament, portraying the timing as part of the concern around proceeding with the amendment.
While the sources agree on the core demand for an all-party discussion and Kharge’s objection to forcing the measure through, they differ slightly in emphasis: The Hindu and Times of India focus on the warning not to repeat coercive tactics, while Business Line highlights additional procedural concerns around parliamentary prorogation and timing.
