Delhi 1 April 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath spoke out on Tuesday amid growing speculation about his political future, particularly with discussions around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential retirement.
When asked about growing public sentiment backing him as a future prime minister, Yogi Adityanath told news agency PTI that he doesn’t consider politics his full-time job.
“Look, I am the chief minister of the state, the party (Bharatiya Janata Party) has put me here for the people of Uttar Pradesh, and politics is not a full-time job for me. Currently, we are working here but in reality, I am a Yogi,” the chief minister said.
Responding to a question about his primary role — whether he sees himself as a politician first or an ascetic, Yogi Adityanth said, “I work as a civilian. I do not consider myself special. As a civilian, I fulfill my constitutional responsibilities. For me, the nation is above everything. If my country is safe, then my ‘dharma’ is also safe, and if ‘dharma’ is safe, it paves the way for welfare.”
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Summary: Yogi Adityanath addresses speculation about his future in politics, stating that politics is not a full-time job, amid rumors of PM Modi’s potential retirement.