Parliament's monsoon session extends into record 88-day stretch without prorogation

Neither the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha have been formally prorogued as of the morning of November 9, 2026, marking an exceptionally prolonged monsoon session that has stretched well beyond typical parliamentary schedules. The continued status of both houses in session, without formal closure, represents an unusual extension for the monsoon sitting.

The non-prorogation of Parliament preserves the technical continuity of the existing session, which began during the traditional monsoon period. This procedural stance allows the government to reconvene either chamber for further legislative business without formally initiating a new parliamentary session, should the need arise.

Parliamentary sessions are ordinarily prorogued—formally concluded—after their designated business is completed. The monsoon session typically concludes within a defined timeframe, making this 88-day continuation without formal prorogation a notable departure from standard practice.

The extended sitting comes at a time when Parliament may still have pending legislative matters or when political circumstances warrant maintaining the session's open status. By keeping both houses technically in session, the government preserves legislative flexibility while the nation approaches the end of 2026.