Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has allowed thousands of schoolbags emblazoned with images of his predecessor Akhilesh Yadav to be distributed in schools. The extraordinary decision is driven by financial prudence, say officials. Yogi Adityanath didn't want the waste of public money just for "political ego", say officials. Also, the 44-year-old Chief Minister wanted the bags to reach students in time for the new session.
