LUCKNOW, May 14 -- The Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly on Wednesday suspended all pre-scheduled study tours of its parliamentary committees with immediate effect, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent austerity appeal. Assembly speaker Satish Mahana said the decision was taken to ensure proper use of resources in line with national priorities. "Respecting the appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Legislative Assembly has decided to suspend the study tours of parliamentary committees so that all resources and arrangements can be properly utilised in accordance with national priorities," Mahana said. He added that public representatives and institutions have a responsibility to participate in every call made in the national interest and act with sensitivity according to prevailing circumstances. According to an office memorandum issued by the principal secretary of the UP assembly, "All pre-scheduled study tour programmes have been put on hold. This with immediate effect in view of national interest and the prevailing circumstances." A press statement issued by the speaker's office said the decision was taken on the directions of speaker Satish Mahana following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal. The suspension will remain in force until further orders, officials said....