Congress, the main Opposition party, skipped the day-long special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha convened by the government on Tuesday, with no member of the party present as proceedings began.Sources said the government has planned to bring a resolution to condemn the Opposition’s role in failing to support the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which grants 33 per cent reservation to women.Though suspended Congress MLA Jarnail Singh was present when the House began, he left immediately after the national song, played in the House to mark the opening of proceedings, concluded.Panchayat and Development Minister Krishan Lal Panwar took a dig at the Congress, stating that the Opposition’s absence was indicative of its seriousness towards issues including women’s reservation, which is to be taken up later.Earlier, the Lok Sabha defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at advancing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The Bill failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, facing stiff opposition, particularly over its link to the controversial delimitation process.Since the defeat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone on the offensive against the Opposition, placing the blame squarely on it.Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the women of the country and apologised for failing to ensure the passage of the Adhiniyam, senior party leaders began issuing statements and holding press conferences across the state, blaming the Opposition for the setback.Hooda says Congress to hold mock Vidhan Sabha session separatelyApril 27, 2026 12:00 pmBhupinder Hooda announced that the Congress will hold a mock session of the Vidhan Sabha separately. Chief Whip of the CLP BB Batra said that the BJP wanted to stay in power forever. He said they have no intention of giving reservation to women. He added that the Vidhan Sabha cannot discuss the women’s reservation Bill as it is a Centre’s issue. He alleged that they wanted to impose delimitation in the garb of women’s reservation.Congress boycotts special sessionApril 27, 2026 11:59 amThe Congress Legislative Party on Monday decided to boycott the one-day special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. CLP leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the BJP government wanted to bring a proposal to condemn the INDIA bloc for voting against the women’s reservation Bill in Parliament. He added that no copy of the proposal was shared with them. Hooda said all Congress MLAs will mark their absence and will not claim TA or DA. He pointed out that the Congress would not allow the use of the Vidhan Sabha platform for political ploys of the BJP. However, suspended Congress MLAs Renu Bala, Shaily Chaudhary attend the proceedings.CM Saini highlights Centre’s schemes for women empowermentApril 27, 2026 11:56 amSaini says the Centre is working for empowering women through various schemes, and so is the state government. He cites Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana, Drone Didi, Lakhpati Didi, women police stations, and Durga Shakti app, saying all are aimed at empowering women. This empowerment drive has now reached women’s reservation.CM highlights improvement in sex ratio since 2014April 27, 2026 11:55 amCM Saini says that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of the government in 2014, he thought of the skewed sex ratio. In 2014, it was 871. Eleven-and-a-half years later, it has risen to 928.Haryana CM Nayab Saini moves resolution on women’s empowermentApril 27, 2026 11:51 amHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini moved a resolution on women’s empowerment, stating that the state and the country cannot be considered truly developed unless half the population is empowered. He recalled the contribution of the Rani of Jhansi and highlighted the achievements of sportswomen from Haryana, saying they have made India proud and have been inspirational.Haryana clerical services Bill set for introduction in special Assembly sessionApril 27, 2026 11:48 amThe state government has called a one-day special session of the Assembly, during which the Haryana Clerical Services Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill, 2026, is scheduled to be introduced. The proposed legislation aims to improve career progression opportunities for government employees, particularly those in the Group D category under the common cadre system.