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UP Budget 2025: Meeting of members to take place on day 4 of budget session

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Thursday had asserted that the state budget for the year 2025-26 was 9.8 per cent higher than the 2024-25 budget with a focus on infrastructure development

Yogi Adityanath defends Maha Kumbh, slams opposition for criticism

The UP CM accused the opposition led by the SP of being against the Kumbh and not participating in discussion on the preparations for the festival during the last assembly session

Govt will curb manufacturing, sale of counterfeit medicines in UP: CM Yogi

The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to putting a stop on the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit medicines in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Responding to a starred question raised by Samajwadi Party MLA Sachin Yadav during the Question Hour, the chief minister, in a written reply, said the government is taking stringent measures to curb this illicit trade. Yadav had asked whether the government intends to curb the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit medicines in the state and if details of actions taken against those involved would be presented before the House. The chief minister said the Food Safety and Drug Administration department has conducted a total of 24,492 enforcement actions, including 22,151 inspections and 2,341 raids. A total of 26,225 samples were collected, out of which 301 cases of counterfeit medicines were identified. Medicines valued at an estimated Rs 19.76 crore were seized, and legal cases were filed for 250 instances of

UP govt ready to engage in discussions on all issues in Assembly: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged all parties to ensure smooth proceedings of the state assembly and expressed the government's readiness to engage in discussions on all issues concerning the youth, women, farmers and security of the state. Ahead of the Winter session of the assembly, he said the government is ready for meaningful discussions on public and developmental issues. "We seek everyone's cooperation in making the legislature a platform for constructive debate. I also urge my colleagues in the opposition to come prepared," he told reporters. "Development, security, prosperity, respect for faith, and modernity that Uttar Pradesh is experiencing today, originates from this very legislature," he said while welcoming all members to the Winter session. The chief minister called for a smooth and productive session, emphasising that the House should serve as a platform for constructive debates on key issues. Describing the Uttar Pradesh Legislature a

Security enhanced outside Uttar Pradesh Assembly ahead of winter session

This session is expected to witness discussions on various key issues affecting the state -- Sambhal violence, the anti-encroachment drive, preparation of Mahakumbh, and irregularities of Hospitals

Heavy rains flood UP Assembly, CM Adityanath escorted via alternate exit

Due to intense rainfall, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly complex was submerged, with water seeping into ground-floor rooms and reportedly damaging essential items

UP govt ready to answer every question in assembly, says CM Adityanath

The assembly is an important platform for legislators to bring to the fore the problems of the public, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday and added that the government is ready to answer every question in the House. Speaking to reporters before attending the Monsoon session of the House, Adityanath said the sitting is an opportunity for all members to present the problems of their area. Adityanath added that his government is ready to answer every question in the House. "I am sure that all the members will make the House the centre of a healthy discussion, keeping in mind the sentiments of the general public. The members will keep their point effectively in the House, the government is ready to answer every question," he added. The Monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began on Monday. Adityanath said people in parts of west Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods while there are more than 40 districts where drought poses a challenge. "We have

State Scan: Uttar Pradesh to get new Vidhan Sabha building before 2027

The present Vidhan Sabha building, in heart of Lucknow, is nearly 100 years old. UP legislature is bicameral, with 2 houses comprising 403 members and 100 members, respectively

Budget Session for UP to begin today, MoS Finance to table Budget on Feb 22

The Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will begin on Monday.

Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan disqualified from UP Assembly after court order

Samajwadi Party MLA Abdullah Azam Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, an official said, days after a court sentenced him to two-year imprisonment in a 15-year-old case. This is Khan's second disqualification from the Assembly. Khan, the son of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, represented Suar in Rampur district in the Assembly. "Abdullah Azam Khan has been disqualified following the Moradabad court order sentencing him to two years (in jail) in a 15-year-old case. His seat has been declared vacant from February 13," a senior official of the Assembly said. Abdullah Azam Khan, along with his father, was sentenced under section 353 (criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and other provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) over a dharna on a state highway on January 29, 2008 as their cavalcade was stopped by police for checking in the wake of an attack on a CRPF camp in Rampur on December 31, 2007. He was earlier ...

UP Assembly to decide on Azam Khans's son after receiving court order

Months after Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, his son Abdullah Azam Khan possibly faces the same fate after a Moradabad court sentenced him to two years in jail in a 15-year-old case. Assembly officials on Tuesday said they are waiting for the copy of the Moradabad court's judgment and will take a decision on declaring the Swar seat vacant after receiving it. The Representation of the People Act lists offences which can lead to disqualification of legislators, and also states that anyone sentenced to imprisonment of two years or more shall be disqualified "from the date of such conviction" and remain disqualified for another six years after serving time in jail. "Once information about the judgment comes, a decision will be taken regarding declaration of vacancy (of the Swar seat represented by Abdullah Azam Khan)," a senior official of the Uttar Pradesh assembly told PTI. On Monday, the Moradabad court awarded the jail

The hunt for an heir: Will Shivpal and Akhilesh Yadav work as one party?

Now, the absence of Mulayam from the SP firmament will test the political and electoral acumen of Akhilesh

UP passes amendment Bill that denies anticipatory bail to rape accused

Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly on Friday passed the Code of Criminal Procedure (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill 2022 which bars granting of anticipatory bail to rape accused. UP Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, while speaking on the amendment bill in the house, said that a provision has been made to not grant anticipatory bail to those accused of offences under the POCSO Act and 'durachaar' (misconduct) with women. Denying anticipatory bail in sexual offenses against young people and women will reduce the chances of the accused destroying the evidence, he said. The provision will also help prevent the accused from intimidating or harassing the victim and other witnesses, Khanna said. The assembly also passed the Uttar Pradesh Public and Private Property Damage Recovery (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which extends the time period in which a claim can be filed from existing three months to three years. Khanna said that the amendment bill empowers a claims tribunal to ..

UP Assembly session commences today; Sept 22 reserved for women members

The brief monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly that begins on Monday will be unique in the sense that it will have a day exclusively reserved for women members

UP Assembly to have day reserved for women members during monsoon session

Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana said the decision has been taken in view of complaints that the women MLAs do not get appropriate opportunity to speak in the house

7 UP ministers to take Vidhan Parishad route to get elected in Assembly

Seven ministers in the Yogi Adityanath government, who are not yet members of the state legislature, will now take the Vidhan Parishad route to get elected

Not much difference between Akhilesh and Rahul: CM Yogi in UP Assembly

While one criticises the country abroad, the other speaks ill about Uttar Pradesh outside the state, he said in a swipe at the Congress leader and Akhilesh Yadav.

CM Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav take oath as members of UP Assembly

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took oath as member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. After Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, who has been named as the Leader of the Opposition, took oath as MLA. While Adityanath won the recent state polls from the Gorakhpur Urban seat, Yadav was elected as an MLA from the Karhal assembly constituency. Pro-tem speaker Ramapati Shastri administered oath to members in the House.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds introductory meeting with new ministers

The chief minister added that a special programme be organised for the ministers at IIM-Lucknow to give speed to the developmental works, the statement said

We accept people's mandate, will return with new strategy: Congress

After the defeat in assembly polls in five states, the Congress on Thursday said the election results are contrary to the party's expectations, but it accepts the people's mandate.