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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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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.

National-level netball player, a victim of triple talaq,

National-level netball player, a victim of triple talaq, approaches PM Modi, CM Yogi

India | Apr 24, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

Amid the raging debate over triple talaq and the rights of Muslim women, a national-level netball player has approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking a ban on the social practice among Muslims.

Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath govt may build ‘Kailash-Mansarovar’ complex close to ‘Hajj House’ in Ghaziabad

India | Apr 24, 2017, 06:51 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt may build ‘Kailash-Mansarovar’ complex, announced by CM Yogi Adityanath, close to ‘Hajj House’ in Ghaziabad

Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath gives instructions for installing biometric attendance system in all UP offices

Politics | Apr 23, 2017, 03:24 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday night gave instructions for installing biometric attendance system in all offices of UP, upto the block level.

Yogi Adityanath govt downgrades security cover of former

Yogi Adityanath govt downgrades security cover for Mulayam, Akhilesh, Mayawati

Politics | Apr 23, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath-led government in UP has downgraded security cover of several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.

File pic of Yogi Adityanath

At late night meeting, CM Adityanath takes decisions to revamp health services

Politics | Apr 22, 2017, 03:09 PM IST

The Chief Minister ordered officials to ensure quality health services are provided to the people of state and people from all sections of the society are included in the government’s schemes.

Now, Akhilesh’s dream project Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Now, Akhilesh’s dream project Agra-Lucknow Expressway under UP govt scanner

Politics | Apr 21, 2017, 01:53 PM IST

The 6-lane expressway, which is expandable to 8-lanes, connects Lucknow and Agra. An air strip, which is 3 km long, has also been constructed in Unnav, where fighter planes can land.

CM Yogi Adityanath orders review of Yash Bharti award given

CM Yogi Adityanath orders review of Yash Bharti award given during SP govt

Politics | Apr 21, 2017, 01:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a review of the prestigious Yash Bharti Awards that were started by Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Inspection revealed that Mulayam SIngh was using 40kw of

Surprise inspection at Mulayam’s Etawah residence reveals Rs 4 lakh power dues

Politics | Apr 21, 2017, 12:34 PM IST

The inspection comes as part of a crackdown on power thefts across the state propagated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

UP’s Textile minister Satyadev Pachauri

Watch: CM Yogi’s minister caught on camera deriding ‘divyang’ worker

Politics | Apr 20, 2017, 02:22 PM IST

In a shocking incident, UP’s Textile minister Satyadev Pachauri was caught on camera mocking a disabled man by questioning his ability to work due to his disability.

File pic of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

CM Adityanath to make maiden visit to Bundelkhand today, to review development works

Politics | Apr 20, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

His visit to Jhansi assumes significance as it will be his first visit to the parched region of the state after assuming office, almost a month ago.

With Yogi in driver's seat, Modi's Varanasi back in focus

With Yogi in driver's seat, Modi's Varanasi back in focus

India | Apr 19, 2017, 03:49 PM IST

It is now Advantage Varanasi as the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has put Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency back on the front burner

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