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 MoreOn the proposed population policy, the state government said efforts will be made to increase the accessibility of contraceptive measures issued under the Family Planning Programme and provide a proper system for safe abortion.
Uttar Pradesh Law Commission chairman Aditya Nath Mittal on Saturday said that under the proposed population control bill in the state, any couple who would follow the two-child policy will receive perks from the government.
Reports of clashes had surfaced from several areas of the state with allegations that candidates backed by opposition parties were not allowed to file nomination papers.
The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission (UPSLC) states that the provisions are part of the draft titled The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the Cabinet reshuffle initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and induction of new ministers in his team is in reality the representation of entire India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a dig at the Adityanath government in UP as he claimed that 'violence' is now renamed to 'masterstroke' in the state.
Samajwadi Party chief and Uttar Pradesh former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav slammed the state government for 'Goondatantra' (hooliganism) in the state ahead of Saturday's block president polls.
Yogi said that efforts should be made for population stabilisation, along with awareness. "Efforts will be made to stabilise population by providing solutions for impotency and infertility, and reducing infant and maternal mortality rate through improved health facilities," he said
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure proper beautification and maintenance of all parks and memorials dedicated to the memory of leaders, particularly Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished former UP CM Kalyan Singh a speedy recovery amid his ailing health.
The BJP chief went straight to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences to see the veteran leader who was hospitalised last week following a heart attack and kidney-related problems.
Seven new ministers – more than one-fifth of the inclusion- are from Uttar Pradesh, which goes to the polls next year.
Last year, the Uttar Pradesh government had suspended the Kanwar yatra in view of the pandemic.
Kalyan Singh, 89, was hospitalised on Saturday following swelling in his body.
Asaduddin Owaisi is a big leader of our nation. If he has challenged BJP for the 2022 Assembly elections, then BJP workers accept his challenge, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for BJP's performance in the Zila Panchayat Chairperson election saying the credit for BJP's victory goes to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Speaking at India TV's day-long conclave Chunav Manch on Saturday Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the win in the Panchayat elections is the result of the public welfare policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has exuded confidence that the BJP will retain power in the state in the next year's Assembly polls.
There are over 30,000 vacancies under Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Higher Education Services Commission- 17,000, Secondary Education Service Selection Board- 27,000 posts.
Watch UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait, Urdu poet Munnawar Rana speak their mind on India TV's day-long conclave Chunav Manch 2021.
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