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Lucknow: In a move being hailed as a first-of-its-kind in Indian legislative history, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly is set to hold a special 24-hour marathon debate on the ambitious “Vision Document 2047” during its upcoming four-day monsoon session, beginning Monday.
The extensive debate is tentatively scheduled for August 13 and 14, strategically placed just ahead of Independence Day, to symbolically align with national aspirations for a “Developed India by 2047.”
A First in the Country’s Legislative History
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing an all-party meeting on Sunday, announced that Uttar Pradesh would be the first state assembly to hold such an in-depth discussion on a future-oriented vision document.
This blueprint is aimed at creating a comprehensive and inclusive roadmap for the state’s holistic growth over the next 23 years, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national target of making India a fully developed nation by 2047.
“Until now, discussions in the Assembly largely focused on specific constituencies or local issues. But this special debate will allow us to collectively chart a course for the entire state’s future.
It is an opportunity to transform Uttar Pradesh into ‘Uttam Pradesh’ — the best state in India,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said after the meeting.
Khanna added that this session is not about political point-scoring but about creating a unified, long-term strategy that will serve as a guiding document for future governments, regardless of party affiliations.
Yogi’s Call for a Non-Political, Collective Agenda
Chief Minister Adityanath stressed that the Vision Document 2047 is not tied to any single political party’s manifesto. Instead, it will be a shared plan for the state’s progress, shaped by contributions from legislators across the political spectrum.
“As the largest legislative assembly in the country, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has the responsibility to set an example for other states. This discussion will focus on solutions, not slogans,” Adityanath noted, calling for constructive engagement from all parties.
Broad Representation at the Table
The all-party meeting saw attendance from key political figures, including Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey (Samajwadi Party), Minister Sanjay Nishad, SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra, BSP MLA Umashankar Singh, and Independent MLA Kunwar Raghuraj Pratap Singh ‘Raja Bhaiya’.
Opposition Criticism — “Why Talk About 2047 When Today’s Problems Remain?”
Despite the historic nature of the debate, opposition parties made it clear they will use the session to highlight pressing current issues.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) announced plans to raise concerns over the merger of government schools, law-and-order challenges, and the impact of recent floods, while also questioning the short duration of the session.
SP legislator Ravidas Mehrotra was blunt in his criticism: This government is bringing a vision document for 2047, but the reality is they may not even be in power by 2029.
Instead of addressing today’s crises — unemployment, inflation, farmer distress, and power shortages — they are busy selling dreams of a distant future.”
Similarly, Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Mishra argued that a four-day session was far too short for meaningful debate on a subject of this magnitude .
At least ten days are needed to discuss the wide range of issues that affect the people of this state.
Why is the BJP government shying away from a longer discussion, especially when it holds a majority? A matter as significant as Vision 2047 deserves much more time,” Mishra said.
A Clash of Timelines — Present vs. Future
The special debate promises to be a political balancing act — pitting the ruling BJP’s long-term development aspirations against the opposition’s demand for urgent action on immediate challenges.
While the government positions Vision Document 2047 as a historic opportunity to align Uttar Pradesh’s trajectory with the nation’s 100th year of independence, critics fear it may serve as a distraction from ground realities that need attention now.
As the session opens, all eyes will be on how both sides navigate between visionary goals and current governance challenges, and whether the debate can indeed become a model for constructive parliamentary discourse in India.
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