The monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature began amidst uproar, with Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey alleging mistreatment in Gorakhpur and demanding an inquiry. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed the allegation, and the House was adjourned for 15 minutes due to slogans in support of opposition leaders.
UP Assembly: The monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly commenced with heated debate and uproar. Samajwadi Party Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey accused the government of misbehavior towards him during a meeting with the public on the issue of the heritage corridor in Gorakhpur, demanding a government inquiry. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rejected it, calling it politically motivated. Following slogans in support of the opposition, the House proceedings were adjourned for 15 minutes.
Chief Minister Yogi's Response and Opposition's Reaction
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed the allegations, stating that those protesting were not BJP members but representatives of traders. He also mentioned that Pandey went to Gorakhpur not of his own volition but on the instructions of the party high command. In response, the Leader of the Opposition reiterated his demand for an investigation into the incident, which Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna dismissed as politically motivated.
Increased Political Tension in the House
The uproar escalated after slogans in support of the opposition. Speaker Satish Mahana adjourned the House for 15 minutes to restore order. This incident has initiated the monsoon session with political disputes, suggesting that political heat is likely to persist in upcoming sessions as well.
