In a sudden move, Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has cut down or totally withdrawn the security cover of more than 100 leaders in the state.

But the Z+ security cover of former Chief Ministers Akhilesh Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati has been kept as it was.

The decision was taken by the Yogi Adityanath government after a late evening meeting with the top bureaucrats of Uttar Pradesh. The matter was, reportedly, discussed with UP Principal Secretary (Home), ADG Intelligence, ADG Security and DGP Sulkhan Singh.

The decision was enforced with immediate effect. This decision of the Yogi Adityanath government is being linked with the BJP's 'resolve' to end the VIP culture.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had recently said, "Those, who are enjoying security cover for the sake of status symbol, should be prepared to part with them."

WHO LOST WHAT

Those who find them with less security cover include Samajwadi Party leaders Shivpal Yadav, Azam Khan, Dimple Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav.

The security cover of Shivpal Yadav, Azam Khan and Ram Gopal Yadav has been degraded to Y-category.

The commando security cover extended to Ashu Malik, Rakesh Yadav and Atul Pradhan of the Samajwadi Party has been withdrawn. Some of the leaders, however, have been provided with the security cover of the district police.

BSP general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Satish Chandra Mishra's security cover has been completely withdrawn. Similarly, the security cover extended to frmer UP Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan's security cover has been taken away.

There were 151 VIPs in Uttar Pradesh who were availing security cover from the state. The Yogi Adityanath government has reduced that number to 46 withdrawing security cover of 105 leaders in Uttar Pradesh.

Interestingly, BJP leader Vinay Katiyar has been provided Z-category security cover. CM Yogi Adityanath's security cover has also been increased following terror threat to his life.

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