Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets Governor Anandiben Patel at Janbhawan in Lucknow on May 10, 2026.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday evening (May 9, 2026) met state Governor Anandiben Patel at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow, fuelling speculation over a possible cabinet expansion.
As per an official statement, the U.P. Chief Minister called on the Governor at Jan Bhavan and presented her with a copy of the book “Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Avadharna”, written by Lalchand Ram.
CM Adityanath paid a courtesy call on Governor Patel today at Jan Bhavan, Lucknow.
The meeting holds significance amid long-standing speculation over a cabinet expansion in the State. Political circles are abuzz with the possibility of an expansion taking place on Sunday or Monday, though no official confirmation has been made so far.
The last Cabinet expansion occurred in March 2024, months before the Lok Sabha polls. Political analysts point out that the likely expansion will focus on caste dynamics ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.
Published – May 10, 2026 05:56 am IST