Lucknow, Feb. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Satish Mahana on Wednesday emphasized the importance of the session's smooth conduct for public welfare, urging the opposition to fulfil its role responsibly.

"The smooth conduct of the session is important for the welfare of the people. The opposition should fulfil its responsibility and advise the government. They even have the right to criticise if it is needed. As the Speaker, I assure you that everyone will get a fair chance to raise their issues," he said.

On Tuesday, Samajwadi Party and Congress MLAs raised the 'Go Back Governor' slogan in the Uttar Pradesh state assembly as Governor Anandibesn Patel addressed the assembly.

Samajwadi Party leaders protested in front of the s...