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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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BJP flag hoisted in school to celebrate UP win; probe ordered

Politics | Mar 23, 2017, 06:14 PM IST

A probe has been ordered into hoisting of a BJP flag by a group of party workers at a government school in Araria district of Bihar to celebrate the party's win in Uttar Pradesh Assembly

UP Police, Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh, Suspend

UP Police suspends 100 policemen after Yogi Adityanath takes over

India | Mar 23, 2017, 03:46 PM IST

Barely days after Yogi Adityanath took charge as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, the state police have suspended over 100 policemen and consequently sent a strong message that laxity in enforcing law and order

Yogi Adityanath’s surprise visit to Lucknow police

The message in Yogi Adityanath’s surprise visit to Lucknow police station

Politics | Mar 23, 2017, 03:37 PM IST

In a message that the police and administrative machinery need to be on their toes all the time, newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today visited a prominent police station in Lucknow and inspected the state of affairs there

Illegal animal slaughter could soon become a criminal

Illegal animal slaughter could soon become a criminal offence in UP: Report

India | Mar 23, 2017, 11:17 AM IST

With Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath prioritising the crack down on illegitimate abattoirs in the state immediately after taking office, Uttar Pradesh could soon see itself as the first state to make illegal slaughter on animals a criminal offence.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath allots portfolios to his ministe

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath allocates portfolios, keeps Home: Full list here

Politics | Mar 24, 2017, 01:50 PM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has 25 cabinet ministers, nine ministers of state (independent charge) and 13 ministers of state.

File pic - Shirish Kunder and Yogi Adityanath

Farah Khan’s husband Shirish Kunder slams ‘goon’ UP CM Yogi Adityanath, deletes tweet later

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 04:24 PM IST

Renowned choreographer-director Farah Khan’s husband Shirish Kunder has mocked the elevation of Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

CM Yogi Adityanath bans pan, gutkha in UP offices

Peeved over betel-stained walls, CM Yogi Adityanath bans pan, gutkha in UP offices

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 04:06 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today directed government officials to stop chewing pan, pan masala when in office.

5 Kalidas Marg ‘purified’, CM Adityanath to enter

5 Kalidas Marg ‘purified’ after ‘Tantra puja’, CM Yogi Adityanath to enter bungalow soon

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 03:39 PM IST

Acharya Ramanuj Tripathi, who was among seven other priests involved in the exercise, informed that traditional tantric puja was conducted here to purify it. Besides, the bungalow has been decorated in accordance with Vastu Shastra.

A new nameplate is placed at the entrance of 5 Kalidas Marg

As Akhilesh bids adieu, five changes that CM Yogi Adityanath will bring to 5, Kalidasa Marg

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 03:23 PM IST

It has been four days since Yogi Adityanath was sworn-in as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and 5, Kalidasa Marg, Lucknow – the official residence of the UP CM – is already undergoing major changes before he takes its possession.

CM Adityanath arrives for a meeting with police officers at

CM Yogi Adityanath gets cracking, orders blanket ban on cow smuggling

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 02:09 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath, a priest and devout gau-sevak, also ordered a blanket ban on smuggling of cows. He asked district police chiefs to adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards those involved in such illegal activities.

Himanshu Kumar. Photo courtesy Twitter

UP top cop claims Yogi govt targeting personnel with ‘Yadav’ surname

India | Mar 22, 2017, 02:12 PM IST

A major controversy involving senior ranking police personnel of the state is knocking at the doorsteps of the three-day old Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in Uttar Pradesh.

Anti-Romeo squads

Anti-Romeo squads launched in UP within 72 hours of Yogi Adityanath’s swearing-in as CM

India | Mar 22, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

The ruling BJP has started implementing its promise of setting up anti-Romeo squads in Uttar Pradesh within 72 hours Yogi Adityanath govt taking over the reins of power in the state.

Yogi Adityanath, Anand Singh Bisht

‘Respect all religions as women in burqa too voted for you’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath gets advice from his father

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's father advised his son to take everyone along as Women in burqa also voted for him in the Assembly polls.

Yogi Adityanath

Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute: UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Supreme Court’s advice for out-of-court settlement

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday welcomed Supreme Court’s advice to the concerned parties in Ram Temple-Babri Masjid dispute to opt for an out-of-court settlement.

Adityanath, Parrikar, Maurya likely to resign from LS after

Adityanath, Parrikar, Maurya likely to resign from LS after presidential polls: Report

Politics | Mar 22, 2017, 06:47 AM IST

CM Adityanath, along with his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya and Manohar Parrikar, who took over as Goa CM, are however expected to resign from Parliament after the presidential polls slated in July.

Authorities in UP have launched a crackdown on illegal

As Yogi takes charge of UP, authorities launch a crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses

India | Mar 21, 2017, 10:06 PM IST

Authorities in UP have started a crackdown against illegally-running slaughterhouses in the state.

Five promises new UP CM made in Lok Sabha

Five promises UP CM Yogi Adityanath made in Lok Sabha

Politics | Mar 21, 2017, 10:36 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath today made an appearance in Lok Sabha where he made a small speech and vowed to work for development of all sections by creating a new structure of progress.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi in New Delhi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi, Amit Shah; discusses allocation of portfolios

Politics | Mar 21, 2017, 06:35 PM IST

Newly elected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today met several central leaders in New Delhi including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed several issues related to the state.

Yogi Adityanath makes surprise visit to Lok Sabha

In surprise visit to Lok Sabha, Yogi Adityanath takes a jibe at Rahul, Akhilesh

Politics | Mar 21, 2017, 09:53 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath makes surprise visit to Lok Sabha of which he is a member of.

Yogi Adityanath clears 20-acre plot for Ramayana museum in

CM Yogi Adityanath clears 20-acre plot for Ramayana museum in Ayodhya

Politics | Mar 21, 2017, 05:39 PM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today approved the construction of the Ramayana Museum in Ayodhya.

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