Uttar Pradesh Legislature to Focus on Women's Empowerment in Special Session
Women’s empowerment set to top agenda: Special session of UP legislature being convened on April 30
Hindustan Times
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A special session of the Uttar Pradesh state legislature will be held on April 30 to discuss women's empowerment, following the defeat of a key amendment aimed at increasing women's representation in government. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to target the Opposition while highlighting the state's initiatives for women's welfare.
- 01Special session convened on April 30 to discuss women's empowerment in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Focus on state government's initiatives and targeting the Opposition on women's issues.
- 03Discussion follows the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
- 04Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticizes the Congress and Samajwadi Party.
- 05A resolution on women's empowerment may be passed during the session.
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The Uttar Pradesh state legislature will convene a special session on April 30 to focus on women's empowerment. This decision follows the recent defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which aimed to ensure 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies. The session is expected to address the state government's measures for women's welfare and to criticize the Opposition, particularly the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, which are part of the INDIA alliance. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed strong sentiments against the Opposition, stating that the NDA stands united with women in the state. A resolution supporting women's empowerment may be passed during this session, emphasizing the government's commitment to the cause.
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This session could lead to new initiatives aimed at improving women's rights and representation in Uttar Pradesh, impacting women's welfare policies in the state.
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