Vande Mataram discussion in UP legislature to mark 150th anniversary: Yogi Adityanath

Ahead of the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said it would provide an opportunity for discussion on Vande Mataram on its 150th anniversary.

Speaking to reporters inside Vidhan Bhavan, Adityanath said the session, running from December 19-24, is crucial for members to raise issues in the House, advancing the interests of the people and the state's development.

"On this occasion, the Uttar Pradesh Legislature will also have the opportunity to hold an important discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and to express gratitude to its composer," he said.

"This is because the date of the founding of Uttar Pradesh coincides with the date of the notification recognising Vande Mataram as the national song under the Constitution of India, making a discussion on this topic in the Uttar Pradesh Legislature particularly significant," Adityanath added.

Adityanath also said it was clearly conveyed during the all-party meeting that the government is fully prepared to discuss all issues.

He emphasised that the government maintains a positive approach towards development-related matters and expects cooperation from all parties to ensure the smooth conduct of the session.

He said that the country's largest legislature is steadily moving in the right direction, and when democratic institutions become forums for meaningful debate, elected representatives uphold public trust.

He added that while the government had wished for a longer session, many legislators are currently engaged in the special (intensive) revision of electoral rolls, an exercise crucial for maintaining the integrity and transparency of democracy.

Consequently, the session has been scheduled until December 24 to accommodate essential legislative business, supplementary demands, and deliberations on Vande Mataram.

Adityanath expressed confidence that the session would prove significant for the Uttar Pradesh Legislature and the overall development of the state.