Special Delhi assembly session on Tuesday to discuss Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

A special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 28, to discuss the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in which a Censure Motion is likely to be presented to express displeasure on the defeat of the Bill in Parliament in the wake of resistance from the Opposition against the legislation.

During the discussion, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with members of the assembly, will share their views on the women’s reservation Bill. Speaker Vijender Gupta has informed that the one-day special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will commence at 11 am on Tuesday.

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A notification has been issued following the approval of Lt. Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu for the summoning of the Fifth Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly.
In a related development, Gupta also shared that Fourth Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly was prorogued with immediate effect.

This formal order brings an official end to the prolonged sessions that had been ongoing, allowing for a structured transition into the new session.
Meanwhile, the security arrangements at the assembly premises have been stepped up after a recent incident of security breach and also bomb threats that had been received by the legislature.

To facilitate the upcoming business, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat has finalized all necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the proceedings.
The secretariat has significantly bolstered security protocols across the premises, and tight measures and a comprehensive safety net have been established at the Old Secretariat to safeguard the members and staff during the session.
Notably, apart from Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Force is also providing security to the legislature, after the recent developments.