Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Assembly's winter session commenced on Monday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcoming all members and highlighting the session's significance in shaping the state's legislative agenda.

Speaking to the media ahead of the session, CM Yogi Adityanath said, 'Today the winter session of the UP Assembly is starting. I welcome all the members of the House.'

'It is a matter of pride that the country is moving forward with PM Modi's hopes of creating a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, and Uttar Pradesh is playing a big role in it... Uttar Pradesh is the land of freedom fighters... Under the leadership of PM Modi, Uttar Pradesh has reached new heights of development in the last 7.5 years,' he added.

The Chief Minister called on opposition leaders to engage in constructive discussions, emphasizing the government's readiness to address issues related to the public and development.

'We are ready to discuss all issues related to the public and development... I appeal to all leaders that the discussion in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly should take place smoothly. We all should participate in the state government's resolve to achieve a trillion-dollar economy,' he said.

CM Yogi Adityanath also underscored the importance of the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, scheduled for 2025.

'It will be a matter of pride when the Mahakumbh Mela of 2025 is organised in Prayagraj... I appeal to all opposition leaders to have a positive discussion on all issues related to the development of the state,' he stated.

Meanwhile, the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha commenced on Monday in Lucknow, with extensive security arrangements in place.

On the first day of the session, a formal business session was conducted in the House, while the supplementary budget, expected to range between INR 12,000 crore and INR 15,000 crore, was presented on December 17.

Discussions and passage of the budget were scheduled for December 18, with legislative work planned for December 19 and 20.

Enhanced security measures were implemented ahead of the session. The winter Assembly session will conclude on December 20. (ANI)