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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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Glorifying invaders act of treason, 'new India' won't accept it: Adityanath

Adityanath's remarks came as he spoke on the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which he called "the largest human congregation ever witnessed"

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

UP govt plans to invest Rs 4,200 crore to develop Buddhist Circuit

Bid to boost religious and spiritual tourism for $trillion economy target

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 5:40 PM IST

UP CM reviews $1 trn economy target, calls for accountability, reforms

Chief Minister directed officials to submit proposals for dedicated Anganwadi buildings, assuring full government support

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2025 | 6:45 AM IST

UP govt tags 450 acres from six defunct textile mills for industrial use

Move part of the Yogi 2.0 government's target to achieve an industrial land bank of 150K acres by 2027

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Updated On : 14 Mar 2025 | 5:51 PM IST

No other religion has such rich tradition of festivals: Adityanath on Holi

Addressing the traditional 'Narsingh Shobhayatra' in Gorakhpur, he stressed that Holi gives out the message of an maintaining an "Akhand" (intact) country through unity

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Updated On : 14 Mar 2025 | 12:25 PM IST

UP CM urges people to celebrate Holi in harmony, avoid forcing colours

Aditanath's remarks assume significance in view of the controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 8:34 PM IST

210 cr trees planted in 8 years, state's forest cover has increased: UP CM

The chief minister said it was a significant accomplishment as Uttar Pradesh is witnessing rapid population growth

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

All 17 municipal corporations to become solar cities: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi highlighted the state government's efforts toward environmental conservation and sustainable urban development

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 1:52 PM IST

Sacred sites encroached under 'land jihad' now free of mafias: UP CM

Speaking at the 'Manthan: Kumbh and Beyond' event organised by RSS-linked media 'Panchjanya' and 'Organiser' in Lucknow, CM Adityanath said that the Maha Kumbh showcased India's cultural strength

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 9:51 PM IST

UP govt to spend Rs 1 lakh per couple in mass weddings: CM Adityanath

Besides this, meritorious female students will be provided with scooters, and from April 1, a rapid campaign will be launched to ensure coverage of all beneficiaries under government schemes

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath distributes Rs 1,890 crore gas subsidy before Holi

The distribution of gas subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme was formally launched in Uttar Pradesh at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Lucknow on Wednesday

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 5:39 PM IST

UP CM Adityanath distributes Rs 1,890 cr gas subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana

The scheme saw an allocation of Rs1,890 crores, as part of a larger effort to improve the lives of beneficiaries in the state

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 1:22 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt saves Rs 10,000 cr annually via direct benefit transfer

Speaking in the UP Vidhan Sabha, Adityanath termed DBT a "decisive blow against corruption"

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2025 | 5:11 PM IST

UP CM's photo at pro-monarchist rally sparks controversy in Nepal

The rally was intended to demonstrate support for the reinstatement of monarchy in Nepal. Hundreds of loyalists riding motorbikes carrying Gyanendra's picture

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Avaada Group's 1.5GW solar facility in Noida

The 1.5 GW PV module manufacturing unit in Dadri is a significant step in Avaada Group's commitment to sustainable innovation

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

LIVE news: Rajya Sabha clears Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 by voice vote

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

CM Yogi shares story of boatman who earned Rs 30 crore during Mahakumbh

The Yogi government also presented the 2025-26 state budget in the Assembly, which focuses on the welfare of farmers, youth, women, and the poor

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Akhilesh hits back at UP CM Yogi for targeting SP over Ansal Group issue

Uttar Pradesh Police Tuesday booked the embattled Ansal Group for alleged cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and organised crime

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 9:34 AM IST

Police lodges FIR against Ansal Group after UP CM Yogi's instructions

The FIR was registered a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to take strict action in the matter and safeguard homebuyers' interest

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 6:31 AM IST

'Will track them from depths of hell', UP CM invokes Ansal to slam SP

While MoUs were signed in the past, their real value lies in implementation, which did not happen under previous governments

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 11:39 PM IST