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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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CM Yogi orders investigation into alleged land scam in Ayodhya

News | Dec 23, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Congress has alleged land scam in areas surrounding the Ram Janmabhoomi site. Taking the matters into his own hands, CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered investigation into the allegations against officials and relatives of many of UP ministers.

Yogi Adityanath addresses rally in Jaunpur, says - India is developing under leadership of PM Modi

Elections | Dec 20, 2021, 03:00 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in Jaunpur, where he praised the efforts of PM Modi in helping India develop. He said that it under Modi that numerous expressways are being constructed across the nation.

Yogi Adityanath and Nitin Gadkari on Jaunpur tour today, to present new projects worth 1500 Crore

Elections | Dec 20, 2021, 10:20 AM IST

Ahead of the UP polls next year, BJP has amped up its campaigning in the state. Nitin Gadkari and CM Yogi Adityanath will be going to a tour to Jaunpur today.

Yogi Adityanath addresses rally in Mathura, says - have set foot in 'Braj Bhoomi' for 19th time on 19th December

Elections | Dec 19, 2021, 03:05 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath will be leading BJP's Jan Vishwas Yatra in UP's Mathura today. Addressing a rally, he said that he is setting foot in 'Braj Bhoomi' for the 19th time on 19th of December.

Amit Shah addresses rally in Lucknow, says - Under Yogi, UP got rid of mafias and goons

Elections | Dec 17, 2021, 04:40 PM IST

BJP and Nishad Party held a joint rally at Ramabai Ambedkar Ground in Lucknow. Addressing the rally, Amit Shah highlighted how under CM Yogi Adityanath, UP got rid of mafias and goons.

SP-BSP never took issue of national security seriously, says Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow rally

Elections | Dec 17, 2021, 04:40 PM IST

BJP and Nishad Party held a joint rally at Ramabai Ambedkar Ground in Lucknow. Speaking at the rally, Yogi Adityanath slammed the former SP and BSP governments in state and said that both the parties never took issue of national security seriously.

Kashi Vishwanath Inauguration | Gandhi's dream of a magnificent Kashi has come true: CM Yogi

News | Dec 13, 2021, 02:51 PM IST

On the occasion of the inauguration of the much-anticipated Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, UP CM Adityanath, in his speech highlighted the poor scenario of Kashi formerly. 'When Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi came to Varanasi 100 years ago, he expressed pain seeing narrow streets & filth. Many people came to power in the name of Gandhi Ji, but it's for the first time that his dream of a magnificent Kashi has come true,' he said.

OMG: 'War on Jinnah' starts ahead of UP Polls!

Oh My God | Dec 09, 2021, 01:20 PM IST

As Uttar Pradesh heads for polls next year, Jinnah seems to have emerged once again and become the latest centre of political debates and remarks. Watch the latest iteration of India TV's OMG on the same.

Aaj Ki Baat: Yogi attends mass weddings of 3,915, including 126 Muslim couples in Ayodhya

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 26, 2021, 11:37 PM IST

A mass marriage event was organised in Ayodhya today where a total of 3915 couples were married, including 126 Muslim couples, all under the supervision of CM Yogi Adityanath. Watch this episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Haqikat Kya Hai: Maulanas batting for Priyanka Gandhi ahead of 2022?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 26, 2021, 10:59 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya today. But none of his speeches seemed provocative. On the other hand, from Maharashtra to Lucknow, Maulanas and Mufti Brigade continued their provocative speeches even today. However, their anti-Modi rants seemed to be more focused towards batting for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Watch this report.

Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar: 'Ramnagri' Ayodhya sets a precedent for Hindu-Muslim unity

News | Nov 26, 2021, 09:00 PM IST

A huge mass marriage event took place in Ayodhya today. Hindu and Muslim boys and girls were married in the same pandal. In the mass marriage function, where the Maulvi was seen getting the Muslim girls married, Hindu daughters were also being married. This function was organized by the Yogi Adityanath government. Yogi himself was also present in this function.

Aaj Ki Baat: Will Jewar International Airport change the future of Western UP?

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 25, 2021, 10:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of the largest aerodromes in Asia. PM Narendra Modi said that Noida International Airport will give new employment opportunities to thousands of people of western Uttar Pradesh. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Haqikat Kya Hai: Attempts to make situation tense with provocative speeches ahead of UP polls?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 25, 2021, 09:47 PM IST

Ahead of UP polls, CM Yogi Adityanath seems to be facing two challenges. While the farmers continue sitting at the borders, now a new order seems to be running in the Muslim localities of UP. Behind the scenes, through videos, some Maulana and Muslim leaders are constantly trying to make the situation tense through their provocative speeches. Watch this report.

Haqikat Kya Hai: Will CM Yogi send Owaisi to jail?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 23, 2021, 09:39 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath was in an aggressive mood today. He slammed both Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi in his speech today. Reply came from neither Akhilesh nor Owaisi. While Yogi gave an ultimatum to Owaisi in Kanpur, the Chief Minister of UP said such a thing that left Akhilesh Yadav rattled.

Kurukshetra: Yogi's stern warning to Owaisi over his CAA and NRC remarks

Kurukshetra | Nov 23, 2021, 08:29 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath slammed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his CAA and NRC remarks. Addressing a rally in Kanpur, Adityanath warned Owaisi against trying to disrupt peace and communal harmony in the state, saying the BJP government knows 'how to handle'. Watch this episode of Kurukshetra with Saurav Sharma.

Haqikat Kya Hai: Yogi shares a picture with PM Modi, what is his message ahead of 2022?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 21, 2021, 11:11 PM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared two pictures of himself with PM Modi on his Twitter handle which immediately went viral. What is the meaning of this political picture ahead of the 2022 UP elections? See this report.

Kurukshetra: Yogi shares a picture with PM Modi, what is he signalling?

Kurukshetra | Nov 21, 2021, 08:00 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath on Sunday shared a picture of himself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to Twitter, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister today said the leaders aim for a new India. What is he signalling ahead of UP elections? Watch Kurukshetra with Pankaj Bhargava.

Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar: CM Yogi Adityanath to perform the 'pran pratistha' in kashi

Elections | Nov 11, 2021, 01:10 PM IST

Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar: CM Yogi Adityanath to perform the 'pran pratistha' in kashi

UP CM to flag off Kanpur Metro trial run today

News | Nov 10, 2021, 07:25 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the Kanpur Metro train for trial runs in the city on Wednesday, The event would be held at the Metro depot in Government Polytechnic and the Chief Minister will flag off the Metro train for trial runs, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Managing Director Kumar Keshav will apprise Adityanath about the metro project .

Kurukshetra: Will Hindu Muslim work for BJP in 2022 Elections?

Kurukshetra | Nov 08, 2021, 08:03 PM IST

Today UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a public meeting in Kairana, where he almost cleared the agenda of upcoming UP elections. Why is it so and where will it lead to BJP, watch Kurukshetra to know the complete details