| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ajay Singh Bisht |
| Other Name | Mahanth Yogi Adityanath |
| Nickname | Yogi |
| Profession | Indian Politician, Religious Missionary |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey | • In 1996, he 1996, he became the in-charge of managing the election campaign for Mahant Avaidyanath. • In 1998, he started his political career by becoming the youngest MP (Gorakhpur) to be elected to the 12th Lok Sabha at the age of 26.Since then, he has been elected as an MP from Gorakhpur to the Lok Sabha in 1998, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014. • From 1998 to 1999 he worked in departments like Committee on Food, Civil Supplies, Public Distribution and its Sub-Committee-B on Department of Sugar and Edible Oils; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs. • From 1999 to 2000, he was re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term), where he worked in Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs. • In 2004, he was re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha (3rd term), where he worked in Committee on Government Assurances; Member, Committee on External Affairs; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs. • In 2009, he was re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (4th term), where he worked in Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture. • In 2014, he was re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha (5th term) from Gorakhpur constituency. • On 19 March 2017, he became the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. • He won the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Gorakhpur by more than 73 thousand votes. [1]ABP News • On 25 March 2022, he took oath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the second time at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow; he became the first UP CM for a second successive term after having completed a full five year term in the State. [2]The Hindu |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 June 1972 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 51 Years |
| Birthplace | Panchur, Distt. Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School | A primary school in Pauri, Uttarakhand |
| College | Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (B.Sc.) |
| Debut | In 1998, when he became an MP for the first time. |
| Family | Father– Anand Singh Bisht (Forest Ranger; died on 20 April 2020; after chronic illness in AIIMS, New Delhi) Mother– Savitri Devi (Homemaker) Brother– Mahendra Singh Bisht (Indian Army), 2 more (Both work in a college) Sister– Shashi (Elder), 2 more |
| Spiritual Guru | Mahant Avaidyanath Maharaj |
| Religion | Hinduism (Nath Sampradayey) |
| Caste | Thakur |
| Address | R/O 361 Old Gorakhpur, PS & PO Gorakhpur, Tehsil Sadar Bajar, Dist. Gorakhpur |
| Hobbies | Swimming, playing badminton, feeding animals |
| Controversies | • Yogi has been in controversies for the conversion of other religious people to Hinduism. In 2005, Adityanath allegedly led a purification drive which incorporated the conversion of Christians to Hinduism. In one such instance, 1,800 Christians were reportedly converted to Hinduism in the town of Etah in Uttar Pradesh. • In January 2007, a falling out occurred amidst a Hindu group and Muslims during a Muharram procession in Gorakhpur which led to the hospitalization of a young Hindu, Raj Kumar Agrahari. Later he was arrested for his provocative speech, which led to the Gorakhpur riots. • In 2015, Yogi declared that those who oppose Surya Namaskar, part of Yog, can leave India. He stated – My humble request to those who see communalism in even Sun God would be to drown themselves in the sea or live in a dark room for the rest of their lives. • During the intolerance debate in the media, Yogi compared Shah Rukh Khan to Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed. He said, “Shah Rukh Khan should remember that majority population of India made him a star, and if they’ll boycott his films, he will also have to wander on streets. It is unfortunate Shah Rukh Khan is speaking the same language that of Hafiz Saeed.” • On 15 April 2019, The Election Commission of India (ECI) had put a 72-hour prohibition on campaigning by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Mr. Adityanath, at a rally on 9 April 2019, said that if the Congress, SP and the BSP had faith in “Ali”, “then we also have faith in Bajrang Bali.” |
| Favourites | |
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
| Food | Gahad (a variety of pulse grown in the hills) |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (Celibate) |
| Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | 72 Lakh (INR) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Yogi Adityanath
- became involved in the Ram Temple movement in the 90s, departing from his home at the age of 21.
- After encountering Mahant Avaidyanath at Goraknath Temple in Rishikesh, a 22-year-old individual named Ajay decided to become his disciple. In 1994, he made Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh his permanent residence and adopted the name Yogi Adityanath.
- Yogi embarked on his political journey in 1996 when he was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the election campaign for Mahant Avaidyanath.
- In 1998, he was elected as the Member of the 12th Lok Sabha from the Gorakhpur constituency, where he became the youngest member of the Lok Sabha. Since then, he has been re-elected five times as the Member of Parliament from the same constituency.
- Yogi emerged victorious in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections with a significant lead of 1,42,309 votes. Adityanath Yogi enjoys considerable popularity among the constituents in his region.
- Mahant Avaidyanath, Yogi’s predecessor and spiritual guide, previously served as the President of Hindu Maha Sabha. Both individuals have consistently prioritized the Hindutva agenda during their election campaigns. Yogi Adityanath’s life purpose revolves around re-converting members of different religious communities to Hinduism. As the heir to former Hindu Mahasabha president Mahant Avaidyanath, Yogi Adityanath actively participates in conducting religious rituals, such as aarti, at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
- The Hindu Yuva Vahini, founded by Yogi, is a widely favored social, cultural, and nationalist organization among the Hindu community in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
- During March 2010, Adityanath was among a group of BJP MPs who chose not to follow the party’s directive regarding the Women’s reservation bill.
- With his provocative speeches, he has become the fiery representative of the BJP’s Hindutva ideology over time.
- In spite of his prominent position within the party, the BJP has always had a strained relationship with him. For over a decade, he has never been on good terms with the party. During the 2007 UP Elections, there was conflict between BJP and Yogi.
- Yogi Adityanath has a deep love for animals, and he is known for being an avid animal lover.
- Yogi Adityanath took office as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 19 March 2017, assuming his new role with solemnity.
- On May 3, 2022, Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister, visited his native village Panchur in the Pauri district for the first time since assuming office. Despite missing his father’s funeral on April 21, 2020, in order to enforce the COVID-induced lockdown, he made it a point to visit his village. After the visit, he shared a picture on Twitter where he is seen touching his mother’s feet as a gesture of respect. It is reported that Adityanath spent the night in his village and the following day, he attended his nephew’s hair tonsure ceremony. During their meeting in his ancestral Panchur village, Yogi Adityanath humbly sought the blessings of his mother, Savitri Devi.
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