LUCKNOW, April 20 -- A day-long special session of the state legislature is being convened here on April 30 in an apparent attempt to discuss women's empowerment and target the Opposition on the issue in Uttar Pradesh.

The state cabinet has taken a decision in this regard by the circulation method and governor Anandiben Patel is likely to convene the session soon. A final shape is being given to the proposed agenda for the special session. The discussions in the House are likely to focus on the state government's measures for women's empowerment.

Much significance is being attached to the move in the backdrop of developments following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The amendment bi...