Yogi gets cracking, trains guns on graft

BJP’s hardline Hindutva poster boy and five-time MP, Yogi Adityanath was on Sunday sworn-in as the 21st chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, heading a 47-member council of ministers that includes two deputy CMs.

The Goan NetworkPublished Mar 20, 2017, 6:46 PM IST

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Yogi gets cracking, trains guns on graft

Asks for income, asset details of all ministers

PTI

LUCKNOW

A surprise inclusion was cricketer-turned-politician Mohsin Raza, who was sworn in as a minister of state becoming the lone Muslim face in the state government. BJP had not fielded any Muslim candidate in the Assembly polls.

Soon after assuming office, 44-year-old Adityanath got cracking and directed all his ministers to give d

etails of their income, movable and immovable assets within 15 days to send a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated.

Adityanath, who has been attacked for his inflammatory remarks against Muslims in the past, asserted that his government “will work for all sections of the society without any discrimination. We will ensure balanced development of UP”.

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Test of nerves for Goa vs Services

Costa’s men need a draw to progress to semis as desperate holders look to cling on

BASIL SYLVESTER PINTO

Published Mar 20, 2017, 5:02 AM IST

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