Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- The special session of the OdishaAssembly continued till midnight on Thursday. During this a resolution to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was passed following prolonged discussions on women's participation in Indian democracy.

The proceedings lasted for 13 hours and 45 minutes in a single day, beginning at 11 am and continuing till 12:45 am. The House witnessed detailed deliberations throughout the day, with members from both the treasury and opposition benches taking part in the discussion.

The session remained focused on the role and representation of women in the democratic framework. Legislators discussed various aspects related to women's participation, reflecting differing political perspectives on the ...