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Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah as UP cabinet portfolios still stuck over PWD fight

Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah as UP cabinet portfolios still stuck over PWD fight

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi as delays continue in assigning portfolios following the UP cabinet expansion. The key point of discussion was the Public Works Department, a major and influential portfolio. Central leadership is reportedly keen on a new minister receiving PWD, adding to the uncertainty around how departments will finally be distributed. Until the allocation is confirmed, suspense remains high over which leaders will get the most powerful ministries in the state government.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Yogi Adityanath urges COVID style unity as West Asia shocks fuel food fertiliser supplies

Yogi Adityanath urges COVID style unity as West Asia shocks fuel food fertiliser supplies

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath compared the current West Asia crisis to the COVID era, urging citizens to adopt a “collective responsibility” mindset to protect fuel, food, and fertiliser supplies. Speaking at the “9 Defining Years of Transforming UP” conclave, he pushed self-reliance through public transport, renewable energy, carpooling, electric vehicles, and rural biogas community kitchens. He also touted major UP gains since 2017, including infrastructure expansion, rising agricultural output, and tripled per capita income, positioning the state as an investment hub.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Yogi Adityanath orders WFH twice a week and slashes vehicle use to cut crisis costs

Yogi Adityanath orders WFH twice a week and slashes vehicle use to cut crisis costs

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has advised citizens to adopt austerity amid the West Asia crisis. His plan includes work-from-home twice a week, cutting vehicle usage in official convoys and reducing ministerial fleets by half. He also pushed public transport, cycling, electric vehicles and announced a weekly no-vehicle day to curb fuel and emissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Yogi Adityanath orders 50% cut in CM ministers convoys and pushes virtual meetings

Yogi Adityanath orders 50% cut in CM ministers convoys and pushes virtual meetings

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a 50% reduction in vehicle convoys for himself, cabinet ministers, and other senior officials. The move comes as the state aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide austerity push, encouraging fuel-saving steps including more virtual meetings to cut operational spending.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Yogi Adityanath declares India invincible as invaders fail to break its spiritual core

Yogi Adityanath declares India invincible as invaders fail to break its spiritual core

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said foreign invaders could not erase India’s spiritual and cultural identity, arguing the nation’s civilisational pride endured. He cited the reconstruction of major sites such as Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the Somnath temple. Adityanath credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” for reviving that confidence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Yogi cabinet expands in UP with six new ministers ahead of assembly elections

Yogi cabinet expands in UP with six new ministers ahead of assembly elections

Ahead of UP assembly elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s cabinet was expanded in Lucknow. Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath at Gandhi Auditorium, Jan Bhavan. Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and Manoj Kumar Pandey were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers, while Krishna Paswan, Surendra Diler, Hansraj Vishwakarma and Kailash Singh Rajput took oath as Ministers of State.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026

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UP Yogi 2.0 expanded as two cabinet ministers and four state ministers take oath

UP Yogi 2.0 expanded as two cabinet ministers and four state ministers take oath

Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi 2.0 ministry has been expanded with a cabinet reshuffle ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Two new cabinet ministers and four new state ministers were inducted, while two state ministers were elevated to independent charge. Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oaths, marking the second expansion of the Yogi 2.0 council.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Yogi Adityanath meets UP governor sparking cabinet expansion buzz in Lucknow ahead of big reshuffle

Yogi Adityanath meets UP governor sparking cabinet expansion buzz in Lucknow ahead of big reshuffle

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow, triggering intense speculation about a possible cabinet expansion. Political circles say the BJP’s recent assembly election momentum has set the stage for reshuffling soon. With the meeting fueling fresh expectations among parties and MLAs, the next move could reshape state governance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
UP ends prepaid smart meter system and shifts 83 lakh users to postpaid billing

UP ends prepaid smart meter system and shifts 83 lakh users to postpaid billing

Uttar Pradesh has scrapped the mandatory prepaid system for smart electricity meters after complaints of technical glitches and sudden, allegedly arbitrary disconnections. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a shift to postpaid billing for more than 83 lakh consumers, aiming to prevent outages and ensure uninterrupted power through the peak summer season.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Yogi Adityanath orders UP officials on high alert as IMD warns of heavy rain

Yogi Adityanath orders UP officials on high alert as IMD warns of heavy rain

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed district officials to remain on high alert after an IMD warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Several districts, including Lucknow, are being hit by adverse weather. The CM asked officials to prioritize immediate relief for affected people and ensure prompt compensation, while staying on the ground to protect public safety.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi is in the middle of a major push for development, with Yogi Adityanath saying projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore have been completed and work worth Rs 20,000 crore is underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects totaling more than Rs 6,330 crore, also flagging off trains and highlighting women’s empowerment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Yogi Adityanath vows Bengal will be freed from TMC Congress and communists

Yogi Adityanath vows Bengal will be freed from TMC Congress and communists

Ahead of West Bengal polls Phase II, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath claimed the state would be “freed” from a “syndicate” he associates with Trinamool Congress, Congress and communist parties. Speaking in North 24 Parganas, he also praised Bengal’s historical and cultural influence, linking its legacy to India’s national identity and framing his remarks as a political push for the elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
Yogi government plans to supply 34000 MW power across UP this year

Yogi government plans to supply 34000 MW power across UP this year

Uttar Pradesh’s Energy Department, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions, has drawn up a strategy to make about 34,000 MW of electricity available for consumers this year. The plan is built around anticipated peak demand, focusing on ensuring supply stays adequate when electricity usage typically spikes across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Yogi holds women protest march as Lok Sabha rejects reservation bill again

Yogi holds women protest march as Lok Sabha rejects reservation bill again

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a ‘Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra’ in Lucknow after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at women’s reservation, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha during a special session. The BJP-led event will feature senior leaders, Deputy Chief Ministers, and large numbers of women protesting the delay.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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