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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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UP minister’s shocker on Greater Noida gang rape: ‘No government can ensure a crime-free society’

Politics | May 26, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday said that police cannot be deployed everywhere and no government can ensure a crime-free society.

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Saharanpur violence: Don’t pay heed to inciting statements, Yogi Adityanath urges people of UP

Politics | May 25, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged the people of the state not to pay any heed to statements aimed at inciting them.

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Adityanath government failed to maintain law and order in UP, says Akhilesh Yadav

Politics | May 23, 2017, 10:21 PM IST

​Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav today accused the Yogi Adityanath government of completely failing in maintaining the law and order in the state.

Yogi Adityanath

Secularism doesn't mean being obsessed with one religion, says Yogi Adityanath

Politics | May 23, 2017, 08:55 AM IST

Accusing previous governments of practicing discrimination on the basis of caste and religion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday told opposition leaders that secularism does not mean being obsessed with one particular faith.

Family members of Anurag Tewari after meeting CM Yogi

IAS officer's death case to be transferred to CBI, says UP govt after family meets CM Adityanath

India | May 22, 2017, 11:50 PM IST

UP govt today said it will transfer the case of the death of IAS officer Anurag Tiwari to the CBI, soon after the Karnataka-cadre officer’s family met CM Yogi Adityanath.

Looks like a sarcastic remark by Mayawati-led to a change

Once staunch critic, CM Yogi allocates Rs 10 cr for upkeep of statues built by Mayawati

India | May 22, 2017, 05:35 PM IST

Yogi, once a hardcore critic of Mayawati for her love for the construction of monuments and statues in the name of Dalit icon BR Ambedakar using taxpayer’s money, has approved a budget of Rs 10 crore for the maintenance of monuments

Yogi Adityanath arrives at circuit house for a meeting in

CM Adityanath accuses opposition of creating trouble in Uttar Pradesh

Politics | May 21, 2017, 11:32 PM IST

Addressing a function in Moradabad, he said criminal elements, who had a free run over the last 15 years and created 'jungleraj' in the state, cannot change in a day and were trying to make "mischief" but his government was taking steps to rein them

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Will not tolerate exploitation of farmers: UP CM Adityanath

Politics | May 21, 2017, 08:58 PM IST

The chief minister, who was in Banda yesterday, while reviewing the wheat purchase, directed the officials to ensure that the farmers' produce is procured at the minimum support price.

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Yogi Adityanath govt failed in providing peace, security to people: Mayawati

Politics | May 20, 2017, 05:25 PM IST

Asserting that the people of the state did not get the real benefit from the change in government as the crime rate has not gone down, she said, "On the contrary, caste violence and political vendetta have become common."

CM Aditiyanath walks to attend the UP Assembly session in

UP govt transfers 74 IAS officers, CM Adityanath gets principal secretary

India | May 19, 2017, 11:21 PM IST

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh government tonight transferred 74 senior IAS officers, appointing Shashi Prakash Goyal as the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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In show of strength, UP CM to address rally in Bihar to mark 3 years of Modi govt

Politics | May 19, 2017, 06:14 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath's visit to Bihar is bound to boost the Hindu Yuva Vahini, a right-wing group founded by him, which has decided to strengthen its presence in Bihar by enrolling thousands of youths.

UP govt could rename ‘anti-Romeo squads’ as ‘Nari

Amid criticism, UP govt could rename ‘anti-Romeo squads’ as ‘Nari Suraksha Bal’

India | May 19, 2017, 04:40 PM IST

The development is important because there were reports that the personnel of the squad were even targeting genuine couples, brothers and husbands at public places.

Adityanath govt transfers 67 IPS officers in UP

Adityanath govt transfers 67 IPS officers in UP

India | May 17, 2017, 07:59 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh today transferred 67 senior police officers.

Opposition attacks CM Yogi for 'law and order failure'

'No political patronage to criminals' says Yogi as Opposition attacks him for 'law and order failure'

Politics | May 16, 2017, 09:31 PM IST

Criminals will not enjoy political patronage and would not be allowed to go scot-free, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the UP Assembly today.

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Need to expose those who distorted history, says UP CM Adityanath

Politics | May 14, 2017, 05:17 PM IST

Adityanath also said that there was a need to decide whether there should be a place for those who "relate themselves" to Mehmood Gaznavi, Allauddin Khilji, Babar and Aurangzeb.

Yogi Adityanath completes two months in office

Yogi Adityanath's two months in office: Of hits and misses

Politics | May 14, 2017, 01:39 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath completes two months in office this week.

Adityanath to resign as MP only after presidential poll

Adityanath, Parrikar to resign as MPs only after presidential poll in July

Politics | May 14, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath and Manohar Parrikar are likely to resign from their parliamentary seats only after casting their votes in the presidential election.

Yogi Adityanath addressing reporters at Lok Bhawan in

Spread awareness about Centre's works: UP CM tells BJP workers

Politics | May 13, 2017, 10:00 PM IST

The chief minister, who also held a review meeting with senior officials on issues relating to development and law and order, said his government was working towards fulfilling all the promises made by the BJP in the run up to the UP assembly electio

File pic of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

39 senior IPS officers transferred; ADGs to head Varanasi, Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow zones

India | May 13, 2017, 03:33 PM IST

Also additional DG-rank IPS officers were today for the first time made in-charge of Varanasi, Meerut, Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow zones.

Kids in Govt schools in UP

UP: Yogi Adityanath govt considering ‘no school bag day’ on Saturdays

India | May 13, 2017, 11:35 AM IST

With an aim to allow School kids to enjoy themselves in creative activities, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath is considering a proposal to declare “no school bag day” on Saturdays in state-run schools.