Lucknow: Lucknow: The second day of the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly began amid uproar. As soon as the proceedings began, the opposition raised slogans and protested against the government on several issues. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, representing the Yogi Adityanath government, presented a supplementary budget of ₹59,019.54 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. However, the uproar by Samajwadi Party MLAs continued even during the budget presentation.
The focus will be on development works and new schemes
Presenting the supplementary budget in the House, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna stated that its objectives are to ensure timely completion of ongoing development projects in the state, to provide additional financial resources for essential public welfare works, and to arrange funds for new schemes. He stated that this budget will give new impetus to the state’s development. The supplementary budget presented by the government includes a provision of ₹17,399.50 crore under the revenue account and ₹41,620.04 crore under the capital account.
Before the session began, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party would form the government with a thumping majority for the third consecutive time in the 2027 assembly elections. He said that the people of the state are experiencing development and good governance, and therefore trust in the BJP is steadily increasing.
#WATCH Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “In 2027, the BJP is going to form the government with a thumping majority for the third time. The people of the state do not want the SP to come in and they do not want the BJP to go. The people of Uttar Pradesh can feel the good governance and development that is taking place… pic.twitter.com/GCVNvUGIN1
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Samajwadi Party targeted
Meanwhile, senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav criticized the government, saying that a supplementary budget is presented every year, but it remains underutilized. He alleged that the government repeatedly presents additional budgets to hide its failures.
UP Assembly: The beginning itself is tremendous! pic.twitter.com/SoWjOf57Hc
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 3, 2026
Additionally, Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana spoke on the significance of “Vande Mataram,” saying that the song symbolizes India’s culture, pride, and national spirit. He appealed to all public representatives to understand its core message and purpose.
#WATCH Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana said, “The song Vande Mataram is for the praise of India, for the culture and traditions of India, for the dignified form of India… I would ask everyone to understand the basic mantra and purpose of Vande Mataram. This is not a religious song, Bharat… pic.twitter.com/kpUJtXrtfR
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Minister Jaiveer Singh rejected
Minister Jaiveer Singh dismissed the opposition’s allegations, saying the government is continuously working to develop the state and address public problems. He said the opposition lacks any concrete issues and is merely creating a ruckus.
#WATCH Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Regarding the monsoon session of the UP Assembly, Minister in the government Jaiveer Singh said, “Everything will be good, it will be in the interest of the state. Efforts are being made for the development of the state, to solve the overall problems of the state… The opposition has no issues. They are desperate,… pic.twitter.com/xVD1sBgTb7
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It should be noted that on the first day of the monsoon session, Samajwadi Party and Congress MLAs protested outside the Assembly over irregularities in the Ram Temple offerings and the NEET paper leak. A condolence motion was passed in the House for the passing of the oldest SP MLA, Alambadi, after which proceedings were adjourned until the next day. The second day is likely to feature the supplementary budget and the opposition cornering the government on various issues.