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.
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A 22-year-old Dalit man, Arjun Pasi, was shot dead on August 11 allegedly after an altercation with some locals. Six people have been arrested in the case so far, according to police.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the BJP's role in transforming the state from a period of lawlessness under the Samajwadi Party to a model of development and good governance.
The new policy also sets forth guidelines for handling objectionable content on social media. It mandates appropriate action against posts that are deemed anti-national, anti-social, contain fake news, or incite inflammatory behaviour.
An important meeting of the Yogi Cabinet was held today. During this, the cabinet approved several public interest proposals.
Yogi, in his typical style, said, “Ek Rahengey, Toh Nek Rahengey, Batengey Toh Katengey” (If we remain united, everything will be fine, if we remain divided, we will be destroyed).
Immersed in festive fervour and devotion, people thronged temples adorned in hues of yellow to seek Lord Krishna's blessings on the occasion of Janmashtami. Chants of 'Hare Krishna' and bhajans filled the air as devotees sang and danced to the melodious music in several parts of the country.
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
CM Yogi Adityanath called for the unity of the people of India while citing the political unrest in Bangladesh and said that the country will be empowered "only when we stay united".
The UP CM slammed Congress by highlighting that its ally, the National Council (NC) has advocated for the dialogue between India and Pakistan.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister addressed a gathering in Muzaffarnagar where he highlighted the progress of the state. He also hit out the Samajwadi Party (SP) for allegedly protecting criminals in Ayodhya.
The latest bureaucratic changes are aimed at reassigning key positions within the state's administrative framework. The move signifies the state's commitment to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in its governance processes, with a focus on improving service delivery and policy implementation.
BJP-RSS meeting: The meeting was held at the official residence of the Chief Minister and was also attended by the top BJP leaders of the state.
Keshav Prasad Maurya's remarks came weeks after reports of differences between him and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came to the fore.
Authorities at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport discovered radioactive material in the cargo area during a routine inspection. The material's presence sparked concerns and necessitated immediate action to secure the area and assess any potential risks.
Congress leader Sampurnanand had earlier held the longest-running tenure as Uttar Pradesh CM with five years and 344 days. He was surpassed by Yogi Adityanath, who has now served for seven years and 148 days, overtaking Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati.
In his address, the Uttar Pradesh CM called for building a united, developed, and self-reliant India, honoring the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs.
Yogi Adityanath argued that the Congress party's approach has been detrimental to national unity and development. He alleged that the party prioritises its political gains over the nation's progress, leading to stalled development and increased social tensions.
Asad was the third of the five sons of Atiq Ahmed who was involved in Umesh Pal murder case.
The High Court had completed hearings on August 7 and reserved its judgment. Following its review, the court has decided to dismiss the petition, rejecting the claims made against Maurya.
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