The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) suspended all pre-scheduled study tours of its various parliamentary committees until further orders, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity, officials said.
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According to an office memorandum issued by the Assembly Secretariat, all study tour programmes have been put on hold with immediate effect in view of national interest and the prevailing circumstances. The decision was taken on the directions of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana.
“Respecting the appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Assembly has decided to suspend the study tours of parliamentary committees so that all resources and arrangements can be properly utilised in accordance with national priorities,” Mr. Mahana said.
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