Amid PM Modi retirement claim, what Yogi Adityanath said about his political future

Politics is not a full-time job for him and he remains a Yogi at heart, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, dismissing speculation about him becoming the prime minister in the future.

In an interview with PTI, Mr Adityanath said his primary role is serving the people of Uttar Pradesh, as entrusted by his party.

"I am the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and the party has placed me here to serve the people of the state," he said.