Mayawati appeals to all UP legislators to rise above party politics, raise issues of public interest

With UP Assembly in session, BSP chief Mayawati Friday urged all legislators to rise above party politics and raise issues of public interest and focus on "dismal" state of law and order.

"It is my strong appeal to MLAs, both of ruling party and opposition in Uttar Pradesh, to rise above party politics and effectively raise issues of public interest in House and make government and administration accountable. This demand is in wider public interest,” she said in a tweet.

"Though issue of development is largely missing from nda of government, but do raise your voice on oppression of women and killings of members of Dalit, Muslim and Brahmin samaj and or atrocities, meaning dismal state of law and order in UP. This is demand of time," she added.

three-day monsoon session of legislature began under strict COVID-19 protocols Thursday. Members and staff of Assembly and Council wore masks and maintained social distancing on first day.