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Who is Yogi Adityanath?

Yogi Adityanath

About Yogi Adityanath

Who is Yogi Adityanath?

Yogi Adityanath is an Indian politician and a Hindu monk who is serving as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since March 2017. He is the longest-serving CM of Uttar Pradesh (for over six years). He is a former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur constituency, Uttar Pradesh, for five consecutive terms from 1998 to 2017 before he became the UP CM.
 
He is a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
 
Adityanath became the CM of Uttar Pradesh on March 26, 2017 after the BJP won the 2017 State Assembly elections when he was a campaigner.
 
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UP CM urges citizens to help build 'barrier-free India' for disables

CM Adityanath said 'divyangjan' remain an essential part of the nation's strength

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh eyes global investment in BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing

The Yogi Adityanath government is pitching UP as a major GCC hub, with Lucknow, Noida, Kanpur and Agra at the core of its pitch

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

CM Yogi orders expansion of paddy purchase centres to 5k for wider access

Reviewing the progress of paddy procurement, the chief minister, according to an official statement, said the pace of purchase should be accelerated

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Ram temple flag hoisting marks revival of 'Ram Rajya' values: CM Adityanath

Calling the Ram temple the Rashtra Mandir, Adityanath described the flag as representing the invincibility of truth, the immortality of faith and the resurgence of culture

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

UP CM asks DMs to identify infiltrators, keep them in detention centres

Adityanath said that illegal immigrants held in detention centres will be deported to their countries of origin as per the established procedures

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2025 | 4:27 PM IST

Magh Mela to host 120-150 mn pilgrims says UP CM; preparation in full swing

Adityanath said preparations have been scaled up compared to 2024, drawing from the experience of the "Mahakumbh 2025"

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2025 | 3:28 PM IST

Samriddhi 2025: UP riding high on improved law and order, say top ministers

UP's ministers say improved law and order under the Yogi government has powered rapid growth across sectors-from transport and tourism to health, education and revenue mobilisation

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 11:56 PM IST

BS Samriddhi 2025: Uttar Pradesh eyes ₹63K crore excise haul in FY26

Bootlegging curbed, compliance up, liquor industry growing 13-14% annually: State excise min

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Opposing Vande Mataram is opposing Mother India: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Speaking at a function in Barabanki, Adityanath said Vande Mataram is not associated with any particular form of worship, rather it only shows reverence to 'Bharat Mata'

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Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

After Unesco tag for Lucknow, Yogi bats for One District, One Cuisine in UP

In a post on X, Adityanath said in the context of the capital city's selection, the diverse cuisine of the state and its unique flavours need to be introduced to the world

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

UP CM Yogi hands over flats built on land recovered from Mukhtar Ansari

The flats were distributed to 72 beneficiaries from EWS (Economic Weaker Section) during a ceremony organised at Ekta Van

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

When faith turned to power: Dev Deepawali lights up UP's cultural pride

Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle - merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing confidence

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Noida airport takes key step to launch with successful calibration flight

The first phase of the greenfield Noida International Airport is expected to be inaugurated soon, though an exact date has not been announced yet

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 6:07 PM IST

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP's Bahraich, rescue ops on

According to an official statement issued in Lucknow, of 22 people, 13 were saved while one Ramajiya (60) drowned and her body was later recovered

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 6:47 AM IST

UP CM Adityanath greets Bihar voters in Bhojpuri ahead of campaign rallies

This marks the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's second election-related visit to Bihar, where assembly elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11 with results on November 14

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

UP hikes sugarcane price to ₹400 per quintal for early-maturing varieties

The Yogi Adityanath government raises the state advised price of sugarcane by ₹30 per quintal, benefiting 4.5 million farmers and boosting income by ₹3,000 crore

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 1:36 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan and PM Modi

The Uttar Pradesh government described the meetings as courtesy calls

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Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

UP govt sends 1,000 quintals wheat seeds to flood-hit Punjab farmers

The chief minister said the consignment includes 2,500 bags (1,000 quintals) of BB-327 wheat seeds, also known as Karn Shivani

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 4:31 PM IST

PM Modi extends Diwali greetings, urges support for Swadeshi products

Prime Minister urged Indian consumers to buy domestically made "Swadeshi" products during the festival, encouraging the purchase of Indian-made products and supporting local artisans

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2025 | 10:03 AM IST

2.6 million 'diyas' illuminate Saryu banks in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025: The UP government also made a new record of 2,128 devotees performing an 'arti' simultaneously on the Saryu banks

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 8:28 PM IST