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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 public to help needy as state steps up action against cold wave

Across the state, he added, night shelters are being operated at full capacity while arrangements for quilts, blankets, drinking water, bonfires and heaters have been ensured at these shelters

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

No cough syrup deaths in UP, action to be taken under NDPS Act: Adityanath

The chief minister said 'there is not a single case of death due to fake drugs reported in Uttar Pradesh till date,' and added that enforcement agencies remain vigilant

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:22 PM IST

Govt moving towards one cooperative bank per district: UP CM Yogi

He alleged that earlier governments promoted a "one district, one mafia" culture, which led to the collapse of the cooperative sector and trapped farmers' capital

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

UP CM orders strict action against travel agents cheating job seekers

Adityanath issued the directions while hearing public grievances during a 'Janata Darshan' programme held on Saturday morning at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan auditorium

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

Initial probe suggests cough syrup scam has Samajwadi Party links: CM Yogi

"Everyone knows that every 'mafia' group has ties with the Samajwadi Party," Adityanath told reporters ahead of the beginning of the Winter session of the UP assembly

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 1:21 PM IST

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief

Chaudhary submitted the papers to former Union minister and BJP state election officer Mahendra Nath Pandey and central election observer Vinod Tawde

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Ram temple's foundation, its construction key moments in my life: UP CM

He also asserted that the BJP will be winning the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, and its preparations are underway

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 7:25 PM IST

Will establish measures to protect Ambedkar statues: UP CM Adityanath

CM Yogi announced a series of measures to protect Ambedkar statues and strengthen welfare initiatives for marginalised communities

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 2:55 PM IST

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