PM Modi meets UP CM in Lucknow, discusses good governance with ministers

Though details of the meeting were not made official, the leader said the prime minister 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 Modi stressed that all ministers need to show dedication towards public service.

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and his ministers instructing them to spend the maximum time in their areas while stressing on good governance. During the meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence at 5 Kalidas Marg, 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, the leader said the prime minister 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 Modi stressed that all ministers need to show dedication towards public service.

The PM stayed in the CM residence for about three and a half hours and discussed the issue of good governance and development with the ministers. Modi discussed with all the ministers one by one about their departments and future plans. After listening to their suggestions from the ministers, PM urged tehm to bring complete transparency in the working of the government and better coordination with the organization.

The PM also had dinner with the ministers. As per the leader who attended the meeting, the prime minister seemed satisfied with the law and order situation in the state and congratulated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for this, he said. Later, 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. Earlier in the day, 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. Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Adityanath received the prime minister at the Lucknow airport.

The PM left for Delhi from the UP CM's residence at 11.15 pm.