Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the DMK, despite differences with the Congress, has no ideological convergence with the BJP and would decide on the proposed delimitation Bill keeping Tamil Nadu's interests in mind. He also criticised the Centre over key Constitution amendment proposals
The DMK said it will examine the proposed delimitation Bill after it is introduced in Parliament and decide independently based on its merits. Party sources said protecting Tamil Nadu's interests will remain the priority while assessing the scope and objectives of the legislation
The NDA lacks the required two-thirds majority in Parliament to pass the women’s reservation bills, making Opposition support or abstentions crucial. The numbers in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha indicate a tight situation for the government
Parliament on Thursday extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining Bills related to the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, allowing it to submit its report by the last week of the Budget Session in 2026
The Union Home Ministry has clarified that the Chandigarh bill, listed provisionally for the Winter Session, will not be introduced. The Centre said the proposal is only meant to simplify law-making for the UT and does not alter existing arrangements with Punjab or Haryana
