Uttar Pradesh Assembly Passes Censure Motion Against Opposition Parties for Obstructing Women's Empowerment Bill
Special session: UP assembly, council adopt censure motion against SP, Congress, other INDIA bloc partners
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The Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad adopted a censure motion against the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and other parties in the INDI alliance for obstructing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment aimed at enhancing women's empowerment. The motion was passed during a special session attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna.
- 01Uttar Pradesh legislature passed a censure motion against opposition parties.
- 02The motion accused the opposition of obstructing women's empowerment initiatives.
- 03The session focused on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment.
- 04Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted government initiatives for women's welfare.
- 05The opposition protested during the motion's adoption in both houses.
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On Thursday, both the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) adopted a censure motion against the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and other parties in the INDI alliance. This motion accused the opposition of obstructing the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which aims to enhance women's empowerment. The special session, attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, began with discussions on women's empowerment, during which Khanna outlined the state government's initiatives for women's welfare and security. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy against crime and referenced the NDA government's efforts to fast-track women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026. The opposition's protests, including members entering the well of the House with placards, did not prevent the motion from being adopted by voice vote in both houses.
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The censure motion highlights the ongoing political tensions in Uttar Pradesh regarding women's empowerment policies, which could influence future legislative actions and public discourse on women's rights.
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