The Uttar Pradesh Budget Session began on Monday on a stormy note, with Samajwadi Party (SP) legislators staging a protest, highlighting issues such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, UGC regulations, inflation, and unemployment.
The uproar began when Governor Anandiben Patel began her address in the House even as the Opposition leaders shouted slogans including “Governor go back”.
After Ms. Patel’s speech, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented the government’s Economic Survey, outlining an investment-led growth strategy to position the State as a $1-trillion economy. This is the first time the State has presented a review before tabling the budget.
CM seeks restraint
Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he hoped for constructive discussions to ensure the smooth functioning of the House. “The legislature is an important pillar of democracy. If any member has to raise any issue, then instead of disrupting the proceedings, they can hold a dialogue, because the government believes in dialogue to resolve problems.”
