New Delhi, 13 April (H.S.):

The Congress party has issued a binding whip to its Lok Sabha members, directing their unwavering presence and support for the party's stance during the upcoming three-day special session of the House from April 16 to 18, 2026.

In an official communique, Congress mandated compulsory attendance, emphasizing deliberations and voting on pivotal matters slated for these dates. This directive underscores the party's strategic cohesion amid high-stakes parliamentary proceedings.

Issued strategically as the government gears up to table amendments linked to the Women's Reservation Act implementation—alongside delimitation-related bills—within the ongoing Budget Session framework, the whip signals Congress's intent to robustly engage on gender parity and constituency reconfiguration. This mobilization fortifies opposition scrutiny, ensuring robust debate on transformative electoral reforms.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar