Uttar Pradesh: Session from Feb 2, House to thank PM for Ram Temple event

Resolution congratulating Nitish Kumar for becoming Bihar CM again likely.

2 min readLucknowUpdated: Jan 31, 2024 07:55 AM IST

Session from Feb 2, House to thank PM for Ram Temple event

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. In his sixth visit to the city this month, he took stock of arrangements for devotees visiting the temple. (Express Photo)

THE budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly will begin on February 2, with the House likely to pass a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for successful organisation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, officials said.

The session will start with Governor Anandiben Patel’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses and the budget will be tabled on February 5.

Also, the Assembly is likely to pass a resolution congratulating Janata Dal (United) Nitish Kumar for becoming Chief Minister of Bihar again, it is learnt.

The annual budget, which was Rs 6.90 lakh crore in 2022-23, is likely to be more than Rs 7.20 lakh crore this time. It is ikely to include more provisions for the development of places of religious significance, such as Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura, the sources said.

The session is likely to conclude on February 12. With February 4 being a Sunday, officials said that the annual demands for grants are likely to be tabled on February 5.

The session will start a day after the entire state Cabinet is scheduled to offer prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on February 1.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya on Monday to review the arrangements for the visitors arriving at the Ram Temple. Officials pointed out that all the arrangements are being reviewed in coordination with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra as chief ministers and cabinet ministers from different states are likely to arrive in Ayodhya next month for “darshan” at the temple.

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Meanwhile, the Opposition is also preparing to counter the BJP government in the state on the issues of development, inflation as well as investments that were actually received against the promised proposals made during the UP Global Investors’ Summit.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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