Lucknow,

18 Feb (HS): The first day of the UPLegislative Assembly's Budget Session was

marred by political strife, drawing attention to widespread issues such as

inflation, poverty, and unemployment in the state. BSP President Mayawati turned

to social media platform X to express her worries, emphasizing the need of

fiscal allocations in tackling these issues. Mayawati's statements followed

Governor Anandiben Patel's speech, which was cut short owing to loud protests

from opposition lawmakers. The opposition's outburst, which included slogans

such as 'Governor go back', led the session to be suspended for an hour. The

acrimonious environment emphasized the ongoing fight between the ruling and

opposition parties.

The

budget session was fraught with tension, as evidenced by Mayawati's warning

that meaningful aid for the poor remains uncertain. She underlined the need for

broad trust and cooperation to ensure the efficient use of state resources for

the public's benefit.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi