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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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'Taj Mahal built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers, no need to get into why and when'

Politics | Oct 26, 2017, 05:11 PM IST

Addressing a public rally here, the CM noted that everyday 40,000-50,000 tourists come to Agra and said that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure their safety and security.

Swachh Bharat and more as Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal

Swachh Bharat and more as Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal amid controversy

Politics | Oct 26, 2017, 03:34 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal and then went inside the Mughal era monument in a damage control exercise following the controversy over its place in Indian heritage.

PM Modi and Yogi Adityanath

Himachal Assembly Elections 2017: PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath among BJP's 40 star campaigners

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections | Oct 26, 2017, 02:13 PM IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath are among 40 BJP star campaigners for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh elections.

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Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal, participates in mega cleanliness campaign

Politics | Oct 26, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh chief minister lead the mega cleanliness campaign along with BJP social workers and activists around the west gate of Taj Mahal.

BJP govt in UP worse than Samajwadi Party rule: Mayawati

BJP govt in UP worse than Samajwadi Party rule: Mayawati

Politics | Oct 24, 2017, 08:41 PM IST

Mayawati today took a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying that he will look after the development of the state when he gets time from "puja paath" (worship) in temples.

Rashtriya Swabhiman Party workers arrested for reciting

Rashtriya Swabhiman Party workers arrested for reciting ‘Shiva Chalisa’ inside Taj Mahal

India | Oct 23, 2017, 08:20 PM IST

The Taj, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Yogi Adityanath faces tough civic polls test in UP

Yogi Adityanath faces tough civic polls test in Uttar Pradesh

Politics | Oct 22, 2017, 08:00 PM IST

The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, which forged an alliance in run up to the 2017 UP state polls, have decided to contest these elections separately.

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Yogi Adityanath government mulling merging Shia, Sunni Waqf boards

India | Oct 22, 2017, 08:39 PM IST

UP Minister Mohsin Raza said that both Sunni and Shia Waqf boards are being charged with corruption and the government will dissolve them soon

CM Adityanath greets officers and jawans on Police

UP govt doubles ex-gratia for kin of cops killed on duty to Rs 50 lakh

India | Oct 21, 2017, 07:26 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath said that soon after the BJP formed the government "it started seriously working on making the state crime-free and corruption-free".

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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.

File pic of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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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