Enroute Delhi from Nepal, PM Modi makes stopover in Lucknow, meets ministers in Yogi Adityanath's Cabinet

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met ministers in the Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government on Monday night, instructing them to spend the maximum time in their areas while stressing on good governance.The meeting was held at the Chief Minister's residence. The Prime Minister shared a picture with the Uttar Pradesh minister and wrote, "Had an extensive interaction with the Council of Ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government. We discussed a wide range of subjects relating to furthering good governance and 'Ease of Living' for the citizens.During the meeting, the prime minister instructed them to spend the maximum time in their areas, a senior leader present in the meeting said on the condition of anonymity.Though details of the meeting were not made official, he said the prime minister also presented his views on good governance and how to improve the performance of the government.The PM asked the ministers to ensure that benefits of government schemes reach common people, he said.The leader said PM Modi stressed that all ministers need to show dedication towards public service.The prime minister seemed satisfied with the law and order situation in the state and congratulated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for this, he said.PM Modi also posed for a group photo with the ministers, which was shared by the state's information department.In the picture, PM Modi is seen sitting between Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Yogi Adityanath.The chief minister also hosted dinner in the honour of the prime minister.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also presented an idol of Lord Krishna to PM Narendra Modi.Earlier on Monday, the PM visited the Mahaparinirvana temple in Kushinagar before reaching Lucknow. He had also attended a programme in Nepal's Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the prime minister at the Lucknow airport.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.