The Legislative Council

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council or Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Uttar Pradesh is one of the six states in India where the state legislature is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council). The Legislative Council is a permanent assembly, consisting of 100 members.

The second house is an important component of the state legislature. This House makes a remarkable contribution by presenting its valuable suggestions through amendments in the process of making legislation and also plays an important role in guiding the executive in the development works of the state. As a legislative body, working according to the sentiments and aspirations of the people, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council has a strong history in highlighting the problems of the people, expressing their aspirations and expectations and reaching them to the government.

It is the facilitator of activities related to political, social and economic change, which gives proper direction to the policies, plans and programs related to governance. The way it discharges its legislative role, it is clear that it is a boon for any democratic system. In the present political situation, it is absolutely necessary that the Upper House in the states is not only necessary but indispensable and every effort should be made to strengthen them.