Yogi Adityanath turns Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power

The Uttar Pradesh CM could move into his official residence next week

Lucknow's VVIP Guest House has become the most powerful address in Uttar Pradesh (UP) ever since newly-appointed Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi checked in to one of its suites after his elevation to the top post.

The guest house, which is owned by the UP government's estate department, has in the past hosted Union ministers and other high profile guests during their short visits to the state capital.

However, the precincts have never seen such activity as they have over the past week, after Adityanath moved in with his security paraphernalia and aides. The entire complex and surrounding area have since