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UP Assembly Sets Evening Debate Hours for Smooth Budget Session

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar stated that all parties shared views for smooth proceedings ahead of the state's Budget Session. A dedicated discussion time from 5 PM to 8 PM daily has been established separate from the standard house schedule. The session, running from February 9 to 20, will see the 2026-27 state budget presented on February 11. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana encouraged constructive debate, aiming for the House to sit for at least 30 days this year.

Key Points: UP Assembly Budget Session: Evening Debates Fixed for Smooth Run

  • Daily 5-8 PM debate window fixed
  • Session runs Feb 9-20
  • Budget for 2026-27 on Feb 11
  • Opposition urged to debate, not disrupt
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Everyone shared views on smooth house proceedings: Om Prakash Rajbhar ahead of UP Assembly Budget Session

UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar says parties agreed on smooth house proceedings. A daily 5-8 PM discussion window is fixed for the Budget Session.

"If the opposition sings in tune with the government, it cannot reach the people... - Om Prakash Rajbhar"

Lucknow, February 8

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday said all parties shared their views on smooth house proceedings ahead of the UP Assembly Budget Session, starting on Monday.

After attending the all-party meeting in Lucknow, he urged opposition parties cooperate for effective governance. Speaking to ANI, he divulged that discussion time was fixed daily from 5 pm to 8 pm, separate from house time.

Rajbhar emphasised that while all parties provided input on running the house smoothly, the opposition's role is to maintain its own voice; he remarked that if the opposition "sings in tune with the government," it fails to effectively represent the people's concerns.

"Everyone has given their opinion on how the house should run smoothly. If the opposition sings in tune with the government, it cannot reach the people... The time limit of the house is separate; apart from that, discussion time from 5 pm to 8 pm daily has been fixed", he said.

The Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly will begin tomorrow. A dedicated discussion window from 5 pm to 8 pm daily has been established to ensure all members have time to voice their opinions beyond the standard house time limit.

The Budget Session is scheduled to run from February 9 to February 20, with the state budget for the 2026-27 financial year to be presented on February 11.

The session is expected to witness discussions on key issues, including the presentation of the state budget.

Speaker Satish Mahana expressed a broader goal to have the House sit for at least 30 days this year, encouraging the opposition to engage in debate rather than disruption.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rajbhar ji makes a very valid point. The opposition's job is to question and hold the government accountable, not just agree with everything. A healthy democracy needs a strong opposition voice. Hope this session is productive for UP's development! 🙏
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Rohit P
Finally some sensible planning! Fixing a separate time for discussions should reduce the chaos and disruptions we usually see. The Speaker's goal of 30 sitting days is ambitious but necessary. The budget needs proper scrutiny.
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Sarah B
As an observer, this seems like a positive procedural move. The evening discussion slot is interesting—allows for more focused debate outside the heat of the main session. The key will be if all parties utilize this time constructively.
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Karthik V
All-party meetings before the session are crucial for consensus. Hope the cooperation extends beyond just smooth proceedings to actually passing beneficial legislation for farmers, youth, and infrastructure. The budget presentation on 11th is what matters most.
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Nisha Z
I appreciate the sentiment, but let's be real. These discussions often happen, but then the session gets derailed over trivial issues. The opposition must raise genuine public concerns like unemployment and price rise, not just protest for TV cameras.

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