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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 govt to celebrate ‘UP Diwas’ on January 24

Politics | May 02, 2017, 01:25 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Yogi Adityanath today decided to celebrate ‘UP Diwas’ on January 24 every year.

Yogi Aditiyanath at the BJP State Executive Meeting in

Politics of nepotism, casteism, appeasement will end: Yogi Adityanath

Politics | May 01, 2017, 10:19 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath today said that assembly poll results in the state have caused a flutter across the country's political spectrum as the politics of casteism and appeasement will now end while the agenda of development and nationalism will sustain.

No liquor shops near religious places, on highways in UP:

No liquor shops near religious places, on highways in UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

Politics | May 01, 2017, 10:09 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath today announced that the state will soon have a new excise policy under which liquor shops will not be allowed along highways, near educational institutions, religious places and in densely populated areas.

UP MLA Amanmani Tripathi touches feet of CM Yogi Adityanath

Murder accused MLA Amanmani Tripathi shares stage with Yogi

Politics | Apr 30, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

MLA Amanmani Tripathi was seen sharing stage with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Gorakhpur University campus on Saturday.

CM Yogi Adityanath seeks report over violence on Allahabad

CM Yogi Adityanath seeks report over violence on Allahabad University campus

India | Apr 30, 2017, 09:47 AM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday sought a detailed report over violence on Allahabad University campus after the arrest of four students for allegedly disrupting a meeting and violating prohibitory orders.

Uttar Pradesh, Judicial Officers, Yogi Adityanath

Nearly 400 judicial officers transferred in Uttar Pradesh

India | Apr 29, 2017, 06:58 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has transferred close to 400 judicial officers, nearly half of them of the Additional District and Sessions Judge rank, in a major reshuffle in the lower judiciary in Uttar Pradesh.

CM Yogi Adityanath speaks at an event in Gorakhpur

CM Adityanath slams Akhilesh, Kejriwal; says EVM means 'every vote for Modi'

Politics | Apr 29, 2017, 06:20 PM IST

Further, he heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi for his decision banning use of red beacons on VVIP vehicles.

UP CM, Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh, UP Police

Don't spare trouble-makers no matter who they are: UP CM

Politics | Apr 28, 2017, 10:23 PM IST

Don't spare those who create nuisance irrespective of their political leanings as law and order is top priority, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has told police officials.

File pic of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Delhi follows UP example, cancels holidays marking birth, death anniversaries of personalities

Politics | Apr 28, 2017, 06:41 PM IST

In another tweet, the AAP leader heaped praise on the BJP government in UP saying ‘a government should learn from the examples set by others’.

Yogi Adityanath, UP CM, Uttar Pradesh, Government

‘Can call you anytime on landline between 9am to 6pm’: UP CM’s message to govt officials

Politics | Apr 28, 2017, 05:56 PM IST

In a stern warning to all the government officials, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s office has issued a notice saying that the CM could call them anytime on landlines at their office between 9am to 6 pm.

Yogi-style haircut, gender segregation to stop 'love

Yogi-style haircut, gender segregation to stop 'love jihad': Meerut school’s baffling diktat

India | Apr 28, 2017, 02:06 PM IST

A ‘Yogi-style’ haircut, ban on non-vegetarian food and gender segregation to prevent ‘love jihad’ – these are some of the bizarre diktats allegedly issued by a CBSE-affiliated school in Meerut for its 2,800 students, from Class I to XII.

Power minister Shrikant Sharma addresses media in Lucknow

Yogi govt orders uninterrupted power supply to UP villages from 7 pm to 5 am

Politics | Apr 28, 2017, 01:52 PM IST

Power minister Shrikant Sharma told reporters that villages across the state will get non-stop supply of power from 7 pm to 5 am.

File pic of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Ram Leela, Raas Leela, Bhajan Sandhya to return in full glory, UP CM issues directives

Politics | Apr 27, 2017, 01:13 PM IST

At a late night meeting here on Wednesday, the Chief Minister directed officials to provide better public facilities including approach roads, toilets, rest houses, places to sit and drinking water near religious places in the state.

Yogi govt transfers 84 IAS officers, 54 IPS officers

Yogi govt transfers 84 IAS officers, 54 IPS officers

India | Apr 27, 2017, 12:04 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath government today transferred 84 IAS and 54 IPS officers including many district magistrates and police chiefs.

UP DGP Sulkhan Singh's dos and don’ts on anti-Romeo

UP DGP Sulkhan Singh's dos and don’ts on anti-Romeo drive, cow vigilantism

India | Apr 26, 2017, 02:31 PM IST

Dos and don'ts have been issued for the UP Police on anti-Romeo squads, with the new police chief making it clear that those indulging in rowdy behaviour need not be arrested and instead their guardians be called and briefed.

File pic of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

UP govt cancels 15 holidays marking birth, death anniversaries of personalities

India | Apr 26, 2017, 02:23 PM IST

Instead, students in schools and colleges would now be taught about them on these days, the state Cabinet decided on Tuesday in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

CM Adityanath arriving for a cabinet meeting at Lok Bhawan

Anti-land mafia task force to stop land-grabbing in Uttar Pradesh

Politics | Apr 26, 2017, 02:17 PM IST

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet here chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Akhilesh's free laptop scheme under scanner of Yogi govt

Akhilesh Yadav govt bought 15 lakh laptops but distributed only 6 lakh, Yogi orders probe

Politics | Apr 26, 2017, 12:34 PM IST

According to an RTI reply, it has emerged that there were major gap in procurement of laptops and their distributions among the students.

Yogi Adityanath govt cancels 15 public holidays in UP

Yogi Adityanath govt cancels 15 public holidays in UP schools

Politics | Apr 25, 2017, 10:56 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath government today cancelled 15 holidays marking the birth or death anniversary of eminent personalities.

Those wearing saffron scarves have got licence to beat cops

Those wearing saffron scarves have got licence to beat cops in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

Politics | Apr 25, 2017, 08:59 PM IST

Samajwadi party president Akhilesh Yadav today said that those wearing saffron scarves have got the licence to beat up policemen and attack police stations.

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