Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Adityanath, also the Mahant (chief priest) of the Gorakhnath Math, Gorakhpur, has been sitting at the helm of state affairs since 2017 when the saffron party stormed to power with a brute majority, dethroning then ruling Samajwadi Party. In this election, the BJP has fielded him from the Gorakhpur Sadar seat. He is running for MLA for the first time. Adityanath was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the country's most populous state on March 19 in 2017. He was then a member of Lok Sabha, representing the Gorakhpur constituency. He won from Gorakhpur constituency in every Lok Sabha election held since 1998 before being given the responsibility to lead a state where politics mostly revolved around caste and religion for decades. Under Adityanath's rule, Uttar Pradesh saw a massive infrastructure development push, a boost in economic activities and improvement in the law-and-order situation. Known for his outspoken attitude, Adityanath has been a prominent campaigner for the BJP in elections. The BJP is banking on the development works undertaken by the Adityanath government and the leader's charisma in the run-up to the high-stakes assembly polls in 2022. Adityanath in his rallies has been pitching for another term to the saffron party, highlighting that the BJP government has worked towards making UP bhrashtachar mukt, bhaya mukt, danga mukt, gaddha mukt aur andhkaar mukt (free of corruption, fear, riots, potholes and darkness) in the last five years.
Read MoreIt is pertinent to note that the statement by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister was in response to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's veiled dig against him. The Congress chief speaking at the Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan earlier lashed out at Yogi Adityanath for spreading hatred among the people.
It was UP Chief Minister Yogi who coined the slogan "Bantoge Toh Katogey" (Divided, You Will Be Finished). A few weeks later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Jharkhand and Maharashtra rallies, coined the slogan "Ek Hain, Toh Safe Hain" (United, We Are Safe).
The political temperature is on the rise in Uttar Pradesh as BJP and SP are engaged in high-octane bypolls in 9 constituencies. The bypolls are important for both parties, given the Lok Sabha results in which BJP suffered significant damage and SP emerged as a top gainer.
Fact Check: A video was circulated on social media alleging that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath was campaigning on a JCB bulldozer for the Maharashtra elections.
Speaking during the rally, the Chief Minister asserted, “The Samajwadi Party has a problem with any good work that benefits society.”
For the past few days, the slogan 'Batenge toh katenge' has become quite popular in various states. However, owing to the upcoming elections, Ajit Pawar has distanced himself from this slogan coined by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Chhath Puja 2024: Chhath Puja, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, is celebrated with a rigorous four-day routine. The first day, known as "Nahay-Khay", involves a cleansing ritual where devotees bathe, wear new clothes, and prepare prasad offerings such as "chana daal" and "kaddoo bhaat".
Jharkhand elections: The assembly polls in Jharkhand will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20, with counting taking place on November 23. The BJP is attempting to wrest power from the JMM-Congress alliance in the state.
The Uttar Pradesh government is making all-out administrative efforts to make arrangements for the Mahakumbh, a sacred Hindu event that is likely to draw tens of millions of faithful, besides enthusiastic tourists, from across the country and also different parts of the world.
A person has called Mumbai Police's Traffic Control Department from an unknown number and threatened that if Yogi Adityanath does not resign within 10 days, then he will face similar consequences like Baba Siddiqui.
Uttar Pradesh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on September 23 reiterated his 'batenge toh katenge' remark, saying it was disunity which led to the invaders destroying the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Deepotsav 2024: Deepostav -- a glowing spectacle marked by the lighting of diyas -- is being organised in Ayodhya on a day prior to Diwali since 2017 on the banks of the Saryu river that passes through the holy town revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram.
Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also launched the tourism app and released the book written by Ayodhya Mayor.
The Yogi government gifts UP government employees with additional holidays for Diwali. Employees will enjoy an extended break with holidays on October 31 and November 1, allowing more time for family and celebrations.
Deepotsav celebrations: A new world record will be set by lighting 28 lakh diyas on the occasion of Chhoti Diwali on October 30. This will be the eighth Deepotsava in Ayodhya in the Yogi Adityanath regime.
Cheif Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a Rs 5.86 crore scholarship scheme for Sanskrit students. He also asked them to open bank accounts to ensure the direct and secure transfer of scholarship funds. Check more details here.
Mohit Kumar was arrested in connection with a case on Saturday and taken to Chinhat police station in Lucknow. His condition deteriorated after which, he was rushed to a community health centre and then to a hospital, where he died, according to officials.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20 and counting will take place on November 23. The BJP is contesting 68 of the 81 assembly seats in the state, leaving the rest for its allies.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, all joint general secretaries and other members of the national executive to attend the national executive meeting of Sangh's Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal.
Born in Gujarat, Shah has been a trusted ally of the prime minister for close to four decades and is seen as an astute political mind who brings a determined approach coupled with commitment and hard work to implement key government and party agendas.
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