The stage was set for confrontation in Uttar Pradesh’s capital as the budget session dawned. Samajwadi Party members didn’t hold back, converging at Chaudhary Charan Singh’s statue in the assembly compound for a vocal showdown against the BJP regime. Slogans echoed through the corridors, underscoring the opposition’s battle-ready stance.
SP’s Ashutosh Sinha turned heads by cycling to the venue, ready to champion the cause of Varanasi’s razed temples. ‘This is a profound injustice that the session must address head-on,’ he declared. Leader Aradhana Mishra Mona spearheaded the demonstration, rallying troops in a united front.
Over the coming days, expect the opposition to launch salvos on voter list revisions, codeine smuggling networks, unemployment crisis, women’s security lapses, and foreign policy blunders. Disruptions during SP addresses could intensify the drama.
Following the Governor’s policy outline, lawmakers will push through vital legislation. Tuesday features solemn tributes to deceased members, with adjournment until the pivotal Wednesday budget reveal for FY 2026-27. Elaborate security measures dot the legislative precincts.
In preparatory meetings, Speaker Satish Mahana championed civility. Highlighting dialogue as democracy’s cornerstone, he implored parties to prioritize debate over din, ensuring the house serves as a thoughtful arena.