Parliament special sessions: Tracing their journey from 1947 to 2023

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In a surprising turn of events, the central government called for a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, merely weeks after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session on August 11.

In prior instances, the government has typically called for a special session and convened an all-party meeting to communicate the agenda and foster consensus on the subjects for deliberation. For the first time, the special session will take place in the new Parliament building.

Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, earlier made a brief statement on ‘X,’ mentioning “important items” on the session’s agenda, with the promise of its imminent circulation.

PM Modi on Monday asserted, “This Parliament session may be small in duration but is big on occasion; it is a session of historic developments.”

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What is a special session of Parliament?

While the Constitution doesn’t explicitly define the term ‘special session,’ Article 352 (Proclamation of Emergency) alludes to a “special sitting of the House,” aimed at introducing safeguards when proclaiming an emergency in the nation.

In the pages of Indian Parliamentary history, special sessions hold a unique place, defined by moments of profound reflection and national milestones. These sessions can be categorised into two distinct phases: those marked by earnest debates and the midnight sessions, which have historic significance.

August 14-15, 1997

The first-ever special midnight session of Parliament was summoned on August 14 and 15, 1947, to celebrate India’s independence and mark the transfer of power from British rule.

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