About the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, also known as the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha, is the unicameral legislative body of Uttarakhand. The Assembly operates from Dehradun, while Gairsain serves as the summer meeting location.
The Assembly consists of 70 elected members representing constituencies across the state. The current Fifth Legislative Assembly was constituted following the 2022 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a majority and formed the government.
Government and leadership
Pushkar Singh Dhami serves as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, leading the BJP government. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan is the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and presides over House proceedings.
Yashpal Arya of the Indian National Congress serves as the Leader of the Opposition. The opposition scrutinises government decisions and raises issues concerning the public and the development of the state.
Legislative responsibilities
The Assembly is responsible for passing state legislation, approving the annual budget, discussing development policies and holding the government accountable. Its key areas of concern include tourism, agriculture, education, healthcare, employment, infrastructure, environmental protection and disaster management.
Political significance
Uttarakhand's Legislative Assembly plays an important role in shaping the political and administrative direction of the Himalayan state. It provides elected representatives with a platform to discuss regional development, mountain communities, migration, tourism and environmental challenges.
Term and next election
The current Fifth Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has a five-year term running from 2022 to 2027. The next regular Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election is expected in 2027, with the final schedule to be announced by the Election Commission of India.