Yogi Adityanath govt 2.0 takes charge, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister makes history - Pics
Yogi Adityanath became the first Uttar Pradesh chief minister in over three and a half decades to return to power
On March 25, Yogi Adityanath took oath as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister for a second term at a ceremony where 52 others were sworn in as ministers, as PM Narendra Modi watched the proceedings marking the BJP's triumphant return to power in the state.
Yogi Adityanath begins his second term as UP CM
Yogi Aditanath was sworn in by Governor Anandiben Patel in a jam-packed Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, having a crowd of more than 50,000 in attendance. A total of 52 ministers, including two deputy Chief Ministers took oath today. Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state. (Pic: PTI)
Yogi's historic feat in Uttar Pradesh
Yogi Aditanath became the first chief minister in over three and a half decades to return to power in the state after completing a full five-year term. Adityanath was unanimously elected the BJP legislature party leader in UP on March 24, after which he staked claim to form the government. (Pic: ANI)
PM Modi greets CM Yogi Adityanath and his ministers on taking oath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet who were sworn into office in Lucknow on Friday. "Hearty congratulation to Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet for taking the oath. In the last 5 years, the journey of state development has achieved several milestones. I am sure that under your leadership, the state will write another new chapter of progress by fulfilling the aspirations of the people," PM Modi tweeted. (Pic: ANI)
A grand swearing-in ceremony
Top BJP leaders present at the grand ceremony
The road ahead for Yogi 2.0 and BJP
The BJP won 255 seats in Uttar Pradesh with its allies in the state also registering impressive performance. The chief minister is expected to carry the momentum of the party's electoral victory to fulfill the poll promises and give a further push for the development of the state in his second term. (Pic: ANI)