Odisha Assembly special session on women’s role set for today
Bhubaneswar: The Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Wednesday met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan to deliberate on the agenda for the special session of the Odisha Assembly scheduled to be held on April 30.
Mahaling briefed Governor Kambhampati on the agenda and significance of the special session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
“The special session has been convened to deliberate on women’s participation in Indian democracy, with a focus on strengthening their role in governance and decision-making. During the meeting, the Minister apprised the Governor of the key themes and discussions proposed to be taken up in the House,” informed official sources.
Governor Kambhampati appreciated the initiative and expressed hope that the deliberations would be meaningful and result-oriented.
He also emphasised the importance of enhancing women’s participation in democratic processes.
The Governor conveyed his best wishes for the smooth conduct and success of the special session.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner of Police Suresh Dev Datta Singh, along with other senior police officials, reviewed the security arrangements at the Assembly in view of the special session of the state Assembly.
Speaking to media persons, the Police Commissioner said that around 30 platoons had been mobilised for deployment, with nearly 100 senior officers overseeing the arrangements.
He further stated that 11 Quick Response Teams had been positioned, including seven inside the Assembly premises and four in the surrounding outer zones.
It is pertinent here to mention that, amid a political slugfest over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill, a special session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has been summoned on April 30 to discuss women’s representation in India’s democracy.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, including the Biju Janata Dal and the Indian National Congress, are expected to hold an intense debate on ‘Participation of Women in Indian Democracy’ during the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Assembly on April 30.