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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 to recruit over 81,000 police personnel in 2026-27: CM Adityanath

He said the large-scale recruitment drive would not only generate employment opportunities for youths but also help build a capable, energetic and modern police force in the state

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Adani meets CM Yogi in Lucknow, backs UP's $1 trillion economy roadmap

Following the meeting on Thursday, Adani shared a post on X, praising the chief minister's vision for transforming Uttar Pradesh into a major economic powerhouse

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Noida airport to serve as launchpad for UP's economic growth: CM Yogi

Adityanath stated that the airport is part of a broader vision to transform India into a developed nation, noting that such infrastructure projects are driving growth across various sectors

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

UP govt cancels ₹25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI over financial concerns

The UP government cancelled its ₹25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI within days of signing, citing lack of net worth and credible financial linkages for the project

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

LPG cylinders to be delivered as scheduled, no queues needed: UP CM

Yogi Adityanath urges calm amid LPG rush, assures uninterrupted home delivery and warns against panic buying driven by misinformation

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

UP acquires 24,000 acres in Bundelkhand for industrial development

A vast chunk of land in BIDA has also been acquired in the Jhansi district, the most prominent hub of Bundelkhand

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

UP govt inks ₹4,458 crore MoU with AISATS for Jewar airport projects

Under the MoU, AISATS will develop an advanced cargo campus and a world-class air catering kitchen at the upcoming international airport in Jewar, located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups

The CM discussed opportunities for sovereign investment participation in Uttar Pradesh across data centres, logistics hubs, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train from UP's Shatabdi Nagar

The prime minister dedicated to the nation the entire 82 Km Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and inaugurated the remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

UP govt gives ₹285 crore compensation to 251k farmers: CM Adityanath

The chief minister said farmers with crop insurance under PMFBY and MKDKY are eligible for financial aid if disasters cause crop losses

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints

FIRs have been registered against 281 hospitals, which were operating while allegedly violating the norms. Apart from this, 533 hospitals were "seized"

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Noida Metro extension to ease travel for millions of commuters: CM Yogi

This 11.6-kilometre project, from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, will greatly facilitate travel for millions of commuters, CM Yogi Adityanath said

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

CM Yogi calls Delhi air a gas chamber, praises UP's clean environment

While speaking at an event in Gorakhpur, Adityanath stated that one of the biggest global challenges today is environmental degradation

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase

Uttar Pradesh's ₹9.12 trillion FY27 Budget ramps up infrastructure and capex, keeps the fiscal deficit below 3%, and pitches the state as India's next growth engine

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

UP budget rises to ₹8.33 trillion; health outlay hits record: Eco Survey

Presenting report on opening day of budget session, UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the budget has expanded by ₹4.86 trillion over the past nine years

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

UP govt sees priority sector credit potential at ₹9.14 trillion in FY27

UP's priority sector credit potential rises over 18% to ₹9.14 trillion for 2026-27, led by MSMEs and agriculture amid faster digital credit delivery

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Noida International Airport likely to be inaugurated this month: CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi said the Noida International Airport at Jewar is likely to be inaugurated this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

From 'Bimaru' tag to growth engine: PM lauds Yogi in letter on UP Day

Sharing the letter on social media platform X, Adityanath thanked the prime minister for his "affectionate and inspiring wishes" on Uttar Pradesh Day

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Techie's death: Noida Authority CEO removed, UP govt orders SIT probe

Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his car fell into a water-filled pit at a construction site while he was returning home in the early hours of Saturday

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath

Adityanath said that the state has a long chain of primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs), and wellness centres that provide healthcare facilities in remote areas

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:52 PM IST