The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislative Assembly begins on Wednesday with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who is also Finance Minister of the state, will present vote on account on February 21, which would be passed without any discussion.
This being the first session of the year it will start with the joint session to be addressed by Governor B.l. Joshi. Principal secretary, State legislative Assembly Pradeep Dubey told The Pioneer that it will be short session. "As per details provided by the state government, the budget session will continue till February 28. During this period Chief Minister will present vote on account on February 21," Dubey said.
This session will have practically six working days. On February 19 Governor will address the joint session while the next day the House will adjourn after passing obituary references. On February 21 vote on account would be tabled and the same day debate on Governor’s address will start which will continue for next four working days. The House will not sit on Saturday, Sunday and on February 27 being Shivratri. "The Government may also table some repealing bills which is mandatory as per constitution," the Principal secretary said.