Adityanath as UP CM: Uttam Pradesh or Yogi Pradesh?

Adityanath follows strict work ethics but he'll be challenged by UP's dismal state of affairs

If the overwhelming mandate for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh surprised many, the party’s choice of Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath – shocked rival parties, media and, some say, even many leaders within the party.

But many locals aren’t too surprised. They believe that Adityanath (named Ajay Singh Bisht by family) is the right person for the job because of his strong work ethics, lifestyle and, of course, his credentials as a Hindu hardliner.

His 12-by-12 room in the Gorakhnath temple has just one bed and a table. From personally feeding gud (jaggery) to almost 400 cows a