Opposition Faces Backlash in UP Assembly Over Women's Reservation Bill

In a special session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath faced criticism from Opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey for ignoring data on the Women’s Reservation Bill. In contrast, expelled SP MLA Pooja Pal welcomed the session, praising it as a step towards women's rights.

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly's special session witnessed heated debates on Thursday, with Opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey sharply criticizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Pandey accused Adityanath of neglecting data presented by the Samajwadi Party during discussions on the Women's Reservation Bill.

Pandey labeled BJP leaders as 'liars,' alleging they distort their views, while Pooja Pal, an expelled Samajwadi Party MLA, expressed approval for the session, noting it offered solace to women after the bill's failure.

Pal commended CM Adityanath's effort to safeguard women's rights and criticized SP leaders opposing the bill. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana emphasized the session's focus on empowering women and encouraging peaceful discourse.