New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday dismissed speculation over a possible special session of Parliament later this month to take up the proposed Delimitation Bill and the Women's Reservation Bill.

Speaking to ANI, Rijiju said there was no proposal either to extend the ongoing Monsoon Session or to convene a special session between August 16 and 18.

"No proposal to extend any dates of Parliament Session, no Special Session from August 16 to 18 on Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills," Rijiju told ANI.

The clarification comes amid reports that the Centre was considering convening a special session shortly after the Monsoon Session concludes on August 13 to push through the two key leg...