BJP govt likely to be sworn in for second term after Holi

This comes days after the saffron occasion gained a second consecutive time period within the state. 

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met Governor Anandiben Patel on the Raj Bhavan and handed over his resignation to her, paving the way in which for the formation of the brand new authorities.

The governor accepted Adityanath’s resignation and requested him to proceed because the caretaker chief minister alongside along with his cupboard until additional preparations are made, in keeping with an official launch issued by the Raj Bhavan.

Earlier than going to the Raj Bhavan, Adityanath chaired the final assembly of his outgoing cupboard and thanked the folks of Uttar Pradesh for extending their help to the BJP within the state meeting elections, an official spokesperson mentioned.

He additionally thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his management and steering, the spokesperson mentioned.

Throughout the assembly, the cupboard handed a decision stressing that the folks of the state haven’t solely expressed confidence within the insurance policies of the BJP but in addition paved the way in which for it to kind the federal government as soon as once more by giving it a sweeping mandate, he mentioned.

The BJP gained 255 meeting seats in Uttar Pradesh. BJP’s allies Apna Dal (S) and Nishad Celebration bagged 12 seats and 6 seats, respectively.

The Samajwadi Celebration gained 111 seats and its alliance companions Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Celebration and Rashtriya Lok Dal received six and eight seats, respectively.

The Congress and the Jansatta Dal received two seats every and the Bahujan Samaj Celebration bagged one.

Adityanath would be the first chief minister within the final 37 years to return to energy after finishing a full time period in Uttar Pradesh. Narayan Dutt Tiwari in 1985 had secured two consecutive phrases within the state.

With inputs from companies.