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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 Adityanath accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar since Nehru days

Flanked by ministers Swatantra Dev Singh and Asim Arun, Adityanath highlighted the press conference's purpose as an effort to expose what he described as the unethical and unconstitutional conduct

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 5:00 PM IST

CM Yogi opens address in Japanese as UP inks MoUs with Yamanashi Prefecture

After the signing of the MoUs, CM Yogi emphasised the growing economic cooperation between India and Japan, by delivering his opening remarks in Japanese

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 7:45 AM IST

When countries are at war, PM Modi binding world in thread of peace: Yogi

Welcoming a delegation led by Governor of Japan's Yamanashi Province Kotaro Nagasaki at his official residence here, Adityanath described UP as a state of 'Unlimited Potential'

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:40 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh PCS prelims conclude with only 42% candidates turnout

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Secretary Ashok Kumar said the exams were conducted peacefully under the watch of police and other agencies

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 10:07 PM IST

Yogi increases compensation to farmers for Jewar Airport land acquisition

Farmers, delighted by the announcement, expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 8:38 AM IST

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 9:58 PM IST

UPSIDA accelerates development projects in Surajpur area near Noida

The initiatives aim to bolster industrial growth, attract large investors, and contribute to Uttar Pradesh's ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 7:25 AM IST

UP raises land acquisition rate for Jewar International Airport by 39%

Against the rate of Rs 3,100 per sq meter, the CM announced that the rate would be Rs 4,300 per sq meter

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

UP man dials 112, 'threatens to kill' CM Yogi Adityanath; arrested

An FIR has been registered, and the accused is being interrogated. He will be produced before a court here later on Thursday, the police officer said

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:45 AM IST

UP to surpass 1 bn tourist visits, generating Rs 3 trn revenue: Minister

The Uttar Pradesh government is estimating around 45 crore visitors for Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:51 PM IST

No attempt to build Ayodhya mosque, reclaim given land: BJP leader to UP CM

Sunni Central Waqf Board later formed the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation to build a new mosque on the land allotted by the state government in the Dhannipur area of the district

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

UP govt's infra push spurs Rs 5.3 trn capex, eyes global tech hubs

Looking ahead, the Yogi Adityanath government aims to leverage this infrastructure development to build a robust network of GCCs

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

Govt will curb manufacturing, sale of counterfeit medicines in UP: CM Yogi

Chief minister said the Food Safety and Drug Administration department has conducted a total of 24,492 enforcement actions

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

UP govt ready to engage in discussions on all issues in Assembly: CM Yogi

Ahead of the Winter session of the assembly, he said the government is ready for meaningful discussions on public and developmental issues

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:40 PM IST

Security enhanced outside Uttar Pradesh Assembly ahead of winter session

This session is expected to witness discussions on various key issues affecting the state -- Sambhal violence, the anti-encroachment drive, preparation of Mahakumbh, and irregularities of Hospitals

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 9:50 AM IST

Reopened Sambhal temple reflects the truth of our history: CM Adityanath

The CM announced that while 40 crore devotees are expected to attend the 45-day Prayagraj Mahakumbh (from January 13 to February 26), arrangements are being made to accommodate 100 crore people

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

Sardar Patel inspires us to work for 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': UP CM

In a post in Hindi on X, Adityanath said Sardar Patel's efforts to unite the country are the inspiration behind working towards building Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 11:03 AM IST

Ram Mandir workers honoured, hands of those behind Taj Mahal cut off: UP CM

He also mentioned that workers in the fine cloth industry in history also had their hands chopped off, destroying a whole tradition and legacy

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

Those who speak truth are threatened with impeachment: Yogi Adityanath

Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also accused the Congress of practicing double standards

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 6:38 AM IST

Mahakumbh success vital for Brand Uttar Pradesh, $1 trillion economy goal

The successful management of the Mahakumbh will also help Adityanath earn national and international recognition as an efficient administrator

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 6:40 PM IST