UP Assembly's 'Only Women MLAs' Move Earns Praise From Yogi Adityanath

The 403-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly has 47 women MLAs, including 22 first-timers.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today set the tone for a special session of the Assembly dedicated to women members, stressing that their suggestions would help the government take concrete steps.

The Chief Minister initiated the day-long session during which only women members would speak in the House. He added that the session at the country's largest legislature would set an example.

"Today (Thursday), the largest legislature of the country is moving towards creating a new history. After 75 years of Independence, the voices of half the population will reach 25 crore people of the state through this House."

"At the same time, they will get an opportunity to put forward the problems and achievements of the state and other important issues in this House. In fact, this work should have been done long ago," Yogi Adityanath said.