Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Affirms Debate on Women's Empowerment Despite Opposition's Objections
Special session of UP legislature: Leader of Opposition objects to debate, speaker clarifies it can be done
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During a special session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly focused on women's empowerment, Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey objected to a motion, claiming it fell outside state jurisdiction. However, Speaker Satish Mahana clarified that discussions on public interest topics, including women's empowerment, are permissible under legislative rules.
- 01Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey raised objections to a motion on women's empowerment.
- 02Speaker Satish Mahana affirmed that discussions on public interest topics are allowed.
- 03The motion aims to focus on women's empowerment, not women's reservation.
- 04Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna defended the motion's relevance.
- 05The legislative assembly has the authority to determine its own procedures.
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In a special session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey objected to a motion regarding women's empowerment, arguing that it should not be discussed as it falls outside the state government's jurisdiction. However, Speaker Satish Mahana clarified that, according to Rule 103 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, discussions on such motions are permissible with the speaker's consent. Mahana emphasized that the assembly is competent to determine its own procedures and that public interest topics can be debated. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna supported the motion, stating that it focuses on women's empowerment rather than women's reservation, which is under the central government's authority. The session underscores the assembly's role in addressing significant societal issues.
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This debate highlights the legislative assembly's role in addressing women's issues, potentially influencing future policies on women's empowerment in Uttar Pradesh.
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