What The Changing Yogi-Shah Equation Means For Uttar Pradesh

Amid speculation of friction, recent Yogi–Shah meetings hint at strategic recalibration impacting official appointments, state leadership, caste alignments, and a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle.

Amit Shah's public praise for Yogi Adityanath carries particular significance amid persistent speculation about their rivalry in the race to succeed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shah was addressing 60,244 newly recruited personnel of the UP Police. This was his first visit to the state after he visited Prayagraj earlier this year for the Maha Kumbh.

Prior to this, UP CM Yogi met Shah in New Delhi on 9 June, describing it as a "courtesy call." It was their first meeting in nearly four and a half months.