In a unanimous decision, Eight-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Satish Mahana was sworn in as the 23rd Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, marking a historic moment in the state’s political landscape. Governor Anandiben Patel, presiding over the proceedings, officially declared Mahana’s unopposed election, emphasizing the unity among political leaders in this significant appointment.
Mahana’s appointment garnered bipartisan support, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Leader of Opposition Akhilesh Yadav, along with leaders from various political parties, extending their congratulations. The Speaker’s nomination, proposed by Adityanath and seconded by senior minister Suresh Khanna, was also supported by Akhilesh Yadav and his party’s Awadhesh Prasad, demonstrating a rare display of unity across party lines.
Born in Kanpur on October 14, 1960, Mahana entered the political arena in 1991, earning his first Legislative Assembly membership. Since then, he has consistently held a prominent position in the House. Mahana’s political journey has seen him serve in multiple government administrations, including those led by Kalyan Singh, Ram Prakash Gupta, and Rajnath Singh. His tenure as the Industrial Development Minister in the previous Yogi Adityanath-led government further solidified his reputation as a seasoned politician.
The election of Mahana as Speaker follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) resounding victory in the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, securing 255 seats, while their ally Apna Dal obtained 12 seats, and the Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal (Nishad) secured six. The main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) clinched 111 seats, with its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal securing eight and the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party winning six seats. Meanwhile, the Congress and the Jansatta Dal Loktantrik each secured two seats, and the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party claimed one seat.
In his inaugural address as Speaker, Mahana expressed his commitment to upholding the democratic values and traditions of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking on the occasion, described Mahana’s appointment as a great opportunity for the state’s legislative process.
Mahana’s election as Speaker sets a tone of cooperation and inclusivity in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, offering a glimmer of optimism for effective governance and bipartisan collaboration in the state.
- Satish Mahana elected unopposed as the 23rd Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Governor Anandiben Patel presides over the historic moment.
- Bipartisan support for Mahana’s nomination, with congratulations from leaders across political parties.
- Mahana, an eight-time MLA, has a long-standing political career, serving in various government administrations.
- BJP secured 255 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, consolidating their victory.
- The appointment fosters hope for cooperation and effective governance in the state.