Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place in Lucknow.

The session, scheduled from February 9 to 20, marks the first legislative meeting of the year in the state. In view of the proceedings, police forces along with the Rapid Response Force (RRF) have been deployed around the Assembly building to ensure smooth and secure functioning.

Authorities have also implemented improved traffic management measures in the vicinity of the Assembly to minimise congestion and facilitate the movement of legislators and officials.

Ahead of the session, the NDA legislature held a meeting on Sunday with all party MLAs to prepare for the...