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Congress Opposition Strategy Targets Ram Temple Donation Theft, Delimitation Bill and Constitutional Amendment Ahead of Monsoon Session

On 16 July 2026, Congress outlined its opposition strategy for the monsoon session, targeting the alleged Ram Temple donation theft, the revival of the Delimitation Bill and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, and several welfare-related legislations. The party seeks an all‑party meeting, coordination through the INDIA alliance, and will hold the government accountable on multiple governance issues.
The Congress parliamentary strategy group met on 16 July 2026 to outline its agenda for the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The meeting, chaired by Sonia Gandhi , highlighted several issues – from the alleged Ram Temple donation theft to the revival of the delimitation Bill and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill . The party also pledged to oppose other bills that could affect governance and social welfare. Key Developments Congress will strongly oppose any attempt to re‑introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill that seeks to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and start a fresh delimitation exercise. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging an all‑party meeting before any revised version of the bill is tabled. The party will hold the government accountable for the alleged Ram Temple donation theft , paper leaks, systemic corruption in education, inflation, and alleged violations of SC/ST/OBC/minority rights. Congress will also oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendment, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill , and changes to the <span class="key-term" data-definition="National Food Security Act — Legislation guaranteeing subsidised food grains to
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Congress vows to block delimitation amendment and raise Ram Temple fund misuse in monsoon session

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  1. Congress रणनीति समूह ने 16 जुलाई 2026 को बैठक की, जिसका अध्यक्षता Sonia Gandhi ने की।
  2. Mallikarjun Kharge ने PM Narendra Modi को Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill पर सभी‑पार्टी बैठक का अनुरोध लिखित रूप में भेजा।
  3. Delimitation Bill को अप्रैल 2026 में Lok Sabha में आवश्यक दो‑तिहाई बहुमत प्राप्त नहीं हुआ।
  4. Congress Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill का विरोध करेगा, जो Lok Sabha सीटों को बढ़ाने और नई delimitation शुरू करने का लक्ष्य रखता है।
  5. INDIA गठबंधन 20 जुलाई 2026 को संयुक्त विरोध रणनीति को अंतिम रूप देने के लिए बैठक करेगा।
  6. मुख्य विधेयक जिन्हें Congress भी चुनौती देगा: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act में संशोधन, Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, और National Food Security Act में बदलाव।
  7. Congress कथित Ram Temple दान चोरी को राजनीतिक जवाबदेही के मुद्दे के रूप में उठाएगा।

Background

Delimitation redraws parliamentary constituencies based on population and requires a two‑thirds majority for any constitutional amendment, reflecting the checks and balances in India’s legislative process. The alleged misuse of funds collected for the Ram Temple adds a social‑justice dimension, linking political accountability with constitutional safeguards.

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  • Prelims_GS — National Current Affairs
  • Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
  • GS2 — Government policies and interventions for development
  • GS2 — Comparison with other countries constitutional schemes
  • GS2 — Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
  • Essay — Environment and Sustainability
  • Prelims_GS — Modern India and Freedom Struggle
  • Prelims_GS — Demographics and Social Sector
  • Essay — Democracy, Governance and Public Administration
  • GS2 — Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, powers and privileges
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The Congress parliamentary strategy group met on 16 July 2026 to outline its agenda for the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The meeting, chaired by Sonia Gandhi, highlighted several issues – from the alleged Ram Temple donation theft to the revival of the delimitation Bill and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. The party also pledged to oppose other bills that could affect governance and social welfare.

Key Developments

  • Congress will strongly oppose any attempt to re‑introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill that seeks to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and start a fresh delimitation exercise.
  • Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging an all‑party meeting before any revised version of the bill is tabled.
  • The party will hold the government accountable for the alleged Ram Temple donation theft, paper leaks, systemic corruption in education, inflation, and alleged violations of SC/ST/OBC/minority rights.
  • Congress will also oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendment, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, and changes to the
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Congress vows to block delimitation amendment and raise Ram Temple fund misuse in monsoon session

Key Facts

  1. Congress रणनीति समूह ने 16 जुलाई 2026 को बैठक की, जिसका अध्यक्षता Sonia Gandhi ने की।
  2. Mallikarjun Kharge ने PM Narendra Modi को Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill पर सभी‑पार्टी बैठक का अनुरोध लिखित रूप में भेजा।
  3. Delimitation Bill को अप्रैल 2026 में Lok Sabha में आवश्यक दो‑तिहाई बहुमत प्राप्त नहीं हुआ।
  4. Congress Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill का विरोध करेगा, जो Lok Sabha सीटों को बढ़ाने और नई delimitation शुरू करने का लक्ष्य रखता है।
  5. INDIA गठबंधन 20 जुलाई 2026 को संयुक्त विरोध रणनीति को अंतिम रूप देने के लिए बैठक करेगा।
  6. मुख्य विधेयक जिन्हें Congress भी चुनौती देगा: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act में संशोधन, Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, और National Food Security Act में बदलाव।
  7. Congress कथित Ram Temple दान चोरी को राजनीतिक जवाबदेही के मुद्दे के रूप में उठाएगा।

Background & Context

Delimitation redraws parliamentary constituencies based on population and requires a two‑thirds majority for any constitutional amendment, reflecting the checks and balances in India’s legislative process. The alleged misuse of funds collected for the Ram Temple adds a social‑justice dimension, linking political accountability with constitutional safeguards.

UPSC Syllabus Connections

Prelims_GS•National Current AffairsPrelims_GS•Constitution and Political SystemGS2•Government policies and interventions for developmentGS2•Comparison with other countries constitutional schemesGS2•Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structureEssay•Environment and SustainabilityPrelims_GS•Modern India and Freedom StrugglePrelims_GS•Demographics and Social SectorEssay•Democracy, Governance and Public AdministrationGS2•Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, powers and privileges

Mains Answer Angle

GS‑2 (Polity) – Discuss the constitutional procedure for amending the Constitution and the political implications of the 131st Amendment Bill; GS‑3 (Governance) – Analyse how opposition strategies influence policy outcomes in the monsoon session.

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Practice Questions

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Prelims MCQ

Constitutional Amendments – Procedure and Requirements

1 marks
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Electoral Reforms – Delimitation Process

5 marks
4 keywords
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Parliamentary Politics – Role of Opposition Alliances

20 marks
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Mains Angle

GS‑2 (Polity) – Discuss the constitutional procedure for amending the Constitution and the political implications of the 131st Amendment Bill; GS‑3 (Governance) – Analyse how opposition strategies influence policy outcomes in the monsoon session.