The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is set to commence on Monday, lasting four days during which the government plans to table 10 key ordinances approved by the working committee.
Though the winter session will be brief, the political atmosphere is expected to be intense.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress have announced plans to confront the government on sensitive issues such as the Bahraich riots and Sambhal violence. They also intend to raise concerns over the by-election process, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing administrative machinery.
Meanwhile, the BJP, emboldened by its recent electoral success, is prepared to counter the opposition's charges.
The ruling party is likely to highlight its achievements, including the Prayagraj Kumbh preparations and the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath may use the assembly platform to address allegations raised by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha.
His government's victory chant "Batenge toh kateng" is expected to resonate within the House as a symbol of BJP's dominance.
SP Deputy Legislative Party Leader Kamal Akhtar said that a meeting for SP MLAs was held on Sunday evening while party president Akhilesh Yadav will hold another meeting on December 17 to finalize the party's stand on key issues, including law and order, healthcare services, and the electricity privatization policy.
The Congress party is also gearing up for a robust debate. Senior leaders have vowed to expose what they describe as "appeasement politics" and "policy failures" of the Yogi government.
As the winter session unfolds, fiery debates and legislative maneuvering are expected to dominate proceedings.
While the government will push for swift passage of the ordinances, the opposition aims to put the administration on the back foot through pointed questions and public-interest motions.
The coming days will determine whether legislative business can move ahead or whether political drama will overshadow this crucial session in the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.
