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UP legislature special session on April 30: Opposition mulls options to counter BJP on women's empowerment
Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh are weighing their options ahead of a special session planned for April 30. The Samajwadi Party convened a legislature party meeting for April 29 to finalise its agenda, while Congress says it will decide by April 29. The government aims to push an uninterrupted debate on women’s empowerment and to table six ordinances following the budget session, with the BJP seeking to counter the Opposition over the 131st Amendment Bill.
Why It Matters
The session centers on women’s empowerment and the political contest between the ruling BJP and opposition parties, potentially shaping policy and constitutional debates in Uttar Pradesh.
Timeline
6 Events
Context: Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026
April 28, 2026
The article notes the BJP's aim to target the Opposition for not allowing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 to pass in the Lok Sabha, which would fast-track women’s reservation and expand Lok Sabha strength.
Government's tentative agenda for the House
April 28, 2026
The state government has proposed a tentative agenda for the House, including an uninterrupted debate on women empowerment and the tabling of six ordinances after the end of the budget session, with at least one ordinance named as the Uttar Pradesh Lok Seva.
Business Advisory Committee meeting planned; all-party meeting to be decided
April 28, 2026
A meeting of the state assembly’s Business Advisory Committee has been convened for April 29, and Speaker Satish Mahana said he will soon decide on convening an all-party meeting.
Congress to decide on issue by April 29
April 28, 2026
Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ said her party will take a call on the issue by April 29 and will coordinate with the Samajwadi Party leadership for better coordination.
Samajwadi Party legislature party meeting expected
April 28, 2026
A meeting of the Samajwadi Party legislature party has been convened for 11am on April 29 to give final shape to the party's strategy on the issue.
UP special session planned for April 30; opposition strategizing
April 28, 2026
The article states a special session is planned for April 30, 2026. It reports the Samajwadi Party has convened a legislature party meeting for April 29 to finalise its agenda on the issue, while Congress says it will decide by April 29. The BJP aims to counter the Opposition over not allowing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 to pass in the Lok Sabha, and the government proposes an uninterrupted debate on women empowerment and eight ordinances to be tabled after the budget session (six ordinances are mentioned, including one titled Uttar Pradesh Lok Seva).