LUCKNOW, Jan. 22 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the UP Diwas-2026 and told officials that the celebrations be organised as a public festival, where Union home minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest. The chief minister said, "The presence of the Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah as the chief guest will lend the event a distinct national stature. Ensure that all arrangements are carried out with dignity, discipline, and punctuality." While reviewing the preparations on Wednesday, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Uttar Pradesh Diwas is not merely a ceremonial event, but a powerful opportunity to present the state's identity, achievements, and future potential with the cooperation of the people." The main ceremony will be held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow and will be telecast live across all districts, enabling people throughout the state to participate in the celebrations simultaneously. With active participation from every district, Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026, will be celebrated as a grand public festival, reflecting the state's rich cultural diversity and collective commitment to development, read a press statement issued by the state government. Scheduled from January 24 to 26, the event will bring together Uttar Pradesh's culture, crafts, cuisine, and development journey on a single platform through widespread public engagement, the statement read. A special exhibition and craft fair themed 'Viksit Bharat - Viksit Uttar Pradesh' will be organised, highlighting the state's development journey....