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 MoreVarun Gandhi said a murder case under IPC section 302 should be lodged against those involved in the death of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri.
As per records, overall 91,002 cases were registered for violation of Covid protocol across all the eight police zones and four police commissionerate .
Speaking to India TV, Union Minister Ajay Mishra said that stones were pelted on the convoy, BJP workers were attacked, and a driver was lynched in the violence. He also alleged that there were some anti-national elements among farmers who somehow wants to create unrest in the country.
Keeping in mind the caste dynamics of the politically crucial state as it is the largest in terms of Lok Sabha seats, the BJP's central leadership has already announced a team of poll-incharges comprising leaders from all castes led by experienced poll manager Dharmendra Pradhan, who himself hails from the OBC category.
Since assembly elections are due in Uttar Pradesh next year, it is believed that PM Modi may visit the state at least once every month. The Prime Minister had last visited Varanasi in July and Aligarh in September.
"Janata Darbar would be conducted as usual on the next day," read the release. Janata Darbar is held to address grievances of the people.
The Yogi government has launched One District One Product (ODOP) scheme with an aim to encourage such indigenous and specialized products and crafts of UP that are not found anywhere else.
Earlier, Kangana Ranaut had announced a film on Ayodhya under her banner, later confirming that she will also direct the film. Written by KV Vijayendra Prasad of Baahubali fame, Aparajitha Ayodhya is about the Ram Mandir dispute and court case.
The family of slain businessman Manish Gupta (36) said the chief minister has "accepted all our demands and we are satisfied with the meeting".
The Mukhya Mantri Abhyuday Yojana is essentially a free coaching scheme for poor but meritorious students. CM Yogi Adityanath had inaugurated the 'Abhyuday' scheme on February 15
The Chief Minister added that the reports on Covid cases in the state published by the media and the actual reports had a huge difference.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in India TV's Chunav Manch and spoke on various issues like development of the state, expressways being constructed, handling of coronavirus, name changing of cities, including opposition's allegations among others.
Speaking on India TV Chunav Manch in Lucknow, Yogi Adityanath said his government doesn't discriminate on the basis of religion or caste. There has been no riot in the state since BJP government assumed office, he said.
India TV Chunav Manch, is once again set up to talk about what can be the electoral equations in UP, what is the situation of parties in UP and many more.
Chunav Manch LIVE Updates: India TV's day-long conclave Chunav Manch witnessed top leaders from UP, where assembly elections are due early next year, dive deep into a range of topics.
The allocation of the department was announced on Twitter by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday.
Last week, ATS arrested well-known Islamic scholar Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui from Meerut for allegedly running the "biggest conversion syndicate", a police official had said.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Expansion: The Yogi government has 53 ministers, including 23 cabinet ministers, nine ministers of state (independent charge) and 21 ministers of state at present. It can accommodate seven more.
During the event to be held at the Defence Expo Ground, the Chief Minister will interact with the farmers and an exhibition will be also organised.
On the possible loss of Brahmin votes, Sharma said this was false narrative put out by the rivals and the BJP government has worked for every section of society, without seeing anybody through the lens of caste and creed.
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