His remarks came after Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an all-party meeting to discuss the proposed delimitation exercise.
Wadettiwar said matters of national importance must be discussed with both the ruling alliance and the Opposition, regardless of the Opposition's strength in Parliament.
Criticising the Centre's approach to delimitation and its response to the demand for an all-party meeting, Wadettiwar said, "Modi Govt is acting arbitrarily. They did not even get the majority; they formed the Govt with support of other parties. Opposition is strong. But irrespective of the Opposition being strong or small, such matters should be discussed by both sides...Why is the Govt scared? Because they have done wrong. So, they won't convene (an all-party meeting) and discuss..."
Earlier, on Friday, Kharge wrote his fourth letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising procedural and constitutional concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise. He sought an immediate all-party meeting before the proposals are finalised and introduced in Parliament, warning against proceeding with far-reaching constitutional amendments without consensus.
In his letter, Kharge flagged what he described as an "unprecedented" 64-day gap since the Monsoon Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026, without being formally prorogued.
"It has already been 64 days since the Monsoon Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026 and both Houses of Parliament are yet to be prorogued. This scenario is unprecedented," Kharge wrote.
When Parliament adjourns sine die, a session is suspended indefinitely without setting a date for reconvening. However, a session formally ends only after an official prorogation order is issued by the President of India.
Kharge pointed out that keeping both Houses of Parliament un-prorogued for more than two months had fuelled speculation about a possible sudden reconvening or extension of the session, potentially bypassing the standard notice periods for lawmakers.
Seeking clarity on the issue, Kharge asked the Centre to formally explain the status of the Monsoon Session, which remains un-prorogued, and convene an all-party meeting before tabling any new delimitation proposals.
The Congress also demanded sufficient lead time for political parties and regional stakeholders to examine draft bills. It urged the government to avoid rushed special sessions and instead build consensus in Parliament before advancing the proposed changes.
The demands from Kharge and Wadettiwar have brought the proposed delimitation exercise, the government's parliamentary procedures and the need for consultations between the ruling alliance and the Opposition into focus ahead of any formal legislative move.
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