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Prez to attend function marking 125 yrs of UP Legislature

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Mukherjee, who will reach Lucknow tomorrow noon, will address a gathering of UP legislators in Vidhan Sabha building to mark the occasion.

A memento specially designed along with a commemorative stamp and coin are also likely to be released on the occasion.

A three-day programme has been planned during which a special sitting of the legislature will be held.

The state legislature was constituted on January 8, 1887 under the Indian Council Act of 1861. Other programmes to mark the occasion include an exhibition depicting its rich history besides other cultural programmes.

  

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First Published: Aug 19 2010 | 9:08 PM IST

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