Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a Member of Parliament, has characterized the decision of the Narendra Modi government to convene a Special Parliament Session of the Parliament as a potential sign of unease within the ruling establishment.
When asked about the upcoming special session scheduled from September 18 to 22, Gandhi expressed his views, stating, “In my view, this could be an indicator of a degree of apprehension. It’s reminiscent of the kind of unease that emerged when I addressed the parliament previously—a situation that led to the abrupt revocation of my parliamentary membership.”
During a press conference held alongside the Indian Nationalist Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gathering in Mumbai, Gandhi also drew attention to the resurgent Adani controversy, which gained renewed attention with fresh revelations on August 31. He remarked, “So, I see this as a manifestation of concern, as these matters directly pertain to the prime minister. Whenever the Adani issue is touched upon, it seems to make the prime minister notably uneasy and anxious.”
Earlier, Pralhad Joshi, the minister for parliamentary affairs, shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter), “A special session of Parliament (the 13th Session of the 17th Lok Sabha and the 261st Session of the Rajya Sabha) is scheduled from September 18 to 22, comprising five sittings. In the auspicious time, we anticipate productive discussions and debates in the Parliament.”
However, no official information has been provided regarding the session’s agenda. The session is set to occur shortly after the G20 Summit in the national capital on September 9–10. Joshi accompanied his statement with an image of both the old and new parliament buildings, which were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. The previous monsoon session of Parliament was held in the older building.
The announcement of this special session has caught the political sphere by surprise, particularly as political parties are gearing up for assembly elections in five states later this year. Traditionally, the winter session of Parliament commences in the final week of November.”
