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Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath

DOB: 5 June 1972

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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Yogi Adityanath visits disputed Ram Janmabhumi site in Ayodhya, slams opposition for questioning his 'personal belief'

Politics | Oct 19, 2017, 07:23 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath today visited the disputed Ram Janmabhumi site and said that Ayodhya is his personal belief and opposition parties had no right to question him on it.

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Aaj Ki Baat October 18 episode: Why Yogi Adityanath celebrated Diwali in Ayodhya

Oct 19, 2017, 05:51 PM IST

On Wednesday, people across the world saw Yogi Adityanath presenting the positive side of the heritage of Ayodhya.

Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya

Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya: 'Ram Rajya means no poverty or discrimination'

India | Oct 18, 2017, 11:46 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath said his government does not discriminate on the basis of caste or religion unlike what happened earlier.

Over 2,600 UP madrassas face derecognition for failing to

Over 2,600 UP madrassas face derecognition for failing to register on govt portal

India | Oct 17, 2017, 11:45 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath government is planning to cancel the accreditation of as many as 2,682 madrassas in Uttar Pradesh for failing to submit their details on the Madrassa Board portal.

Taj Mahal a part of India’s heritage, says UP CM Yogi

EXCLUSIVE: Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, says Adityanath | 10 Points

Politics | Oct 17, 2017, 02:10 PM IST

Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. An UNESCO world heritage, Taj Mahal draws millions of tourists from across the globe.

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Congress says 175 more children have died in Gorakhpur hospital, demands Yogi's resignation

Politics | Oct 14, 2017, 09:27 PM IST

The Congress said 175 children have died in the Gorakhpur hospital in October itself.

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People call Rahul Gandhi 'pappu' for his immature remarks: Yogi Adityanath

Politics | Oct 13, 2017, 08:07 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath remarks came in the wake of Rahul Gandhi's jibe at the RSS, suggesting discrimination against women in the organisation.

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Yogi Adityanath govt to launch special drive to evict Rohingya Muslims living in UP

Politics | Oct 13, 2017, 06:41 PM IST

In Lucknow, several illegal immigrants have already made jhuggis in fields. When India TV reporter reached here and enquired about their documents, it was found that they have no legal papers.

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Rahul Gandhi’s temple visits won’t work for Congress in Gujarat: Yogi Adityanath

Politics | Oct 13, 2017, 06:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that the Congress be blamed for all problems -- be it terrorism, naxalism or corruption.

Rahul Gandhi visits Italy more than Amethi, says Yogi

Rahul Gandhi visits Italy more than Amethi, says Yogi Adityanath

Politics | Oct 10, 2017, 04:01 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused Rahul Gandhi of visiting Italy more often than his own parliamentary constituency Amethi

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Yogi govt proposes 'grand statue' of Lord Rama in Ayodhya

India | Oct 10, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

As per a press communique, the statute will be build at Saryughat after clearance from the National Green Tribunal.

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National anthem a ‘must’ in UP madrasas: Allahabad HC backs Yodi Adityanath’s order

India | Oct 04, 2017, 10:25 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday upheld the Uttar Pradesh government’s order making the reciting of national anthem mandatory in all madrasas

UP CM Yogi Adityanath during BJP's ‘Janaraksha Yathra’

‘Love jihad is a dangerous trend, no scope for political violence in democracy’: Yogi Adityanath

Politics | Oct 04, 2017, 11:24 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath also took the opportunity to accuse the Left-led Kerala government of not taking adequate steps to check a ‘dangerous trend’ like 'love jihad'.

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Investigators tried to frame Adityanath to prove 'saffron terror': Malegaon blast accused

India | Oct 04, 2017, 09:03 PM IST

Chaturvedi, currently on bail, also alleged that Hindu activists were falsely implicated in the case by the erstwhile government

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Azam Khan sparks row, says 'will support Yogi govt if it decides to demolish Taj Mahal'

Politics | Oct 04, 2017, 07:25 PM IST

Azam Khan on Wednesday sparked another controversy, saying that if the Yogi Adityanath government decides to demolish Taj Mahal, he will provide support

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Jan Raksha Yatra: Yogi Adityanath joins BJP's march in Kerala, says 'political killings' must stop

Politics | Oct 04, 2017, 01:19 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday joined BJP's 15-day foot march 'Jan Raksha Yatra' in Kerala.

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'Come learn how to run hospitals effectively': CPM's dig as Yogi Adityanath arrives in Kerala

Politics | Oct 04, 2017, 11:09 AM IST

The CPI(M) said in a tweet that UP CM Yogi Adityanath should visit Kerala Hospitals to learn how to run Hospitals effectively.

UP government ‘skips’ Taj Mahal in state tourism list,

UP government ‘skips’ Taj Mahal in state tourism list, clarifies later

India | Oct 02, 2017, 09:40 PM IST

The state government later clarified that Rs 150 crore has been set aside for the development works of Taj mahal and its adjoining areas

UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Dussehra in Gorakhpur

UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Dussehra in Gorakhpur

India | Sep 30, 2017, 11:10 PM IST

Durga Puja, which is held during the auspicious period of Navaratra, also witnessed its conclusion today.

Makeshift temple at Ayodhya

With BJP in power, Dussehra, Diwali to be celebrated in grand manner in Ayodhya

India | Sep 29, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

"On this Dussehra, Ayodhya will be decorated with lights to recall defeat of Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.