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The Print
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- Politics
- The Print
UP: BJP hails ‘historic' Vision 2047 debate, opposition calls it diversionary
Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Pallavi Patel said that while the Vision 2047 initiative was a good start, a 24-hour discussion was insufficient to determine the state's future. She argued that all 403 MLAs should have the chance to speak, and criticised the government's claims on law and order, alleging that criminals' morale was higher than ever. As the marathon discussion which started on Wednesday continued on Thursday morning as well, some legislators spoke to PTI Videos outside the Assembly hall sharing the views on the special session. Lucknow, Aug 14 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Assembly's special 24-hour session on the state's 'Vision 2047' document witnessed contrasting narratives, with leader of ruling BJP and allies hailing the exercise as a historic step towards holistic development, while the opposition dismissed it as a diversion from pressing issues. Congress legislator Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' expressed disappointment that the ruling party's speeches focused either on criticising previous governments or touting current achievements, without presenting a concrete roadmap for the future. SP MLA Sangram Singh accused the government of avoiding immediate issues such as inflation, unemployment, and flood management in Prayagraj, alleging the session was aimed at distracting the public. SP MLA RK Verma claimed ministers lacked a real grasp of the Vision document, relying solely on written notes. Party colleague Tej Pratap Yadav said the government had failed to fulfil promises from its 2017 and 2022 manifestos and was now using Vision 2047 as a political gimmick ahead of future elections. BJP leader and minister Jayendra Pratap Singh Rathore welcomed the opposition's participation and credited Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for initiating a discussion that would yield ideas crucial for the state's development. SBSP chief and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar highlighted goals such as expanding Atal Residential Schools to all 75 districts and reversing rural-to-urban migration by 2047. BJP MLA Saurabh Srivastava said Uttar Pradesh's progress was essential to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's target of making India a developed nation by 2047, praising the session for encouraging ideas on comprehensive growth. Minister Anil Rajbhar called the debate 'historic' and said it provided detailed departmental roadmaps for the future. The session also saw emotional moments, with SP MLA Pooja Pal thanking CM Adityanath for addressing her long-pending grievances and for his 'zero tolerance' policy against crime, citing action against mafia elements like Atiq Ahmed. PTI KIS DV DV DV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Change is on the cards in 2027 UP assembly polls: Pallavi Patel
Apna Dal (Kameravadi) leader and Sirathu MLA Pallavi Patel on Wednesday said that change is on the cards in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, pointing to what she described as growing dissatisfaction among Dalits, Muslims, and backward communities with the current government. The Sirathu MLA from Kaushambi district contested the 2022 assembly elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket (File Photo) Speaking at Kamera Samman Diwas held in Ayodhya to mark the birth anniversary of her father and Apna Dal founder Dr Sone Lal Patel, Pallavi Patel said a caste-based census remains a long-standing demand of her late father and the party. She pledged to ensure the findings of such a census include meaningful participation from marginalised communities. 'Today we have gathered here to honour the legacy of Dr Sone Lal Patel, who always stood for the dignity of the Kamera community,' she said. 'Across the country, there are people who are trying to take away our voting rights, which have been granted to us by the Constitution. These elements are endangering our future.' 'In the 2027 assembly polls, there will be a change in the system and the current regime. Those who truly deserve to be in power will have the opportunity. This is the reality that today Dalits, backwards and Muslims are in a pitiable condition in the state and that is why a change in governance is required,' she claimed. The Sirathu MLA from Kaushambi district, who contested the 2022 assembly elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket and defeated deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya in one of the most high-profile contests of the polls, reiterated that the present condition of Dalits, backward classes, and Muslims in Uttar Pradesh calls for a change in leadership. Calling the Kamera community's assertion a 'revolution', Pallavi said the movement goes beyond caste and speaks to the rights of the common people. 'This revolution is about dignity, recognition, and rightful participation,' she told the gathering.
