Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his two deputies Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma along with State Minister Swatantra Deo Singh were elected unopposed to the state Legislative Council here today. However, fifth minister Mohsin Raza would be declared elected on September 11 after the last date of withdrawals.
Returning Officer and Principal Secretary (Assembly) Pradeep Kumar Dubey announced the election of the candidates unopposed at 1500 hrs when the time for withdrawal ended. Mr Adiyanath and Mr Maurya were present on the Assembly premises to receive the certificate personally from the Returning Officer.
However, the scrutiny for the fifth seat of Mr Rosa was done today and his papers were found in order. He too will be declared elected unopposed on September 11 after the last date for withdrawals. (UNI)
