Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath is a right-wing populist Hindutva firebrand politician from Gorakhpur district. He is currently the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:44:16 AM [IST]

Yogi Adityanath Biography

Yogi Adityanath is a right-wing populist Hindutva firebrand politician from Gorakhpur district. He is currently the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. He was born as Ajay Mohan Bisht in Pauri Garhwal district (now in Uttarakhand). He did his graduation in science. He actively participated in many social activities and movements during his student life.

At 22, he conceded his family life and became a monk. Instead of worshiping god in one place, he opted to roam across the region and spread awareness. He started the Janjagran Abhiyaan in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He had his meal with people from all castes and religions to show his anger against untouchability. He fought his first Lok Sabha election in 1998 and became a Member of Parliament.

Yogi Adityanath was installed as Uttar Pradesh's 21st Chief Minister in March 2017 after the Bharatiya Janata Party won the state assembly elections by a landslide. In the year 2022, he secured another term, thus being the first Chief Minister in the last several years to be re-elected in the state. The government headed by him is associated with the prioritization of the state's physical development, standardization of security, computerized governance, and implementation of various schemes for farmers and women.

Yogi Adityanath not only took over the political scene but also manages to run the religious and cultural departments under Gorakhnath Math.

Yogi Adityanath Personal Life

Full Name	Yogi Adityanath
Place of Birth	Panchur, Pauri Garhwal
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	B. Sc in Mathematics
Profession	Monk and Politician
Father's Name	Anand Singh Bisht
Mother's Name	Savitri Devi
Religion	Hindu

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Education Qualification of Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath pursued a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand.

Interesting Facts about Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Editor of the 'Hindi weekly' and monthly magazine `Yogvani`.

He is the founder of a youth organization - 'Hindu Yuva Vahini'.

In 1998, he became the youngest member of the Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur constituency at the age of 26 years. He has been winning the Gorakhpur seat in UP since 1998.

He established Hindi Yuva Vahini-- an organisation for the protection of cows in 2020.

He is also the head priest of the Gorakhnath temple of UP's Gorakhpur.

In 2005, a religious purification drive was led by him where more than 5,000 people were converted to Hinduism in Uttar Pradesh's Etah. This drive is known as 'Ghar Wapasi'.

In 2020 April, he lost his father but he couldn't attend his last rites due to the countrywide lockdown.

Political Timeline of Yogi Adityanath

2022 : Incumbent CM Yogi Adityanath contested an assembly election for the first time from the Gorakhpur urban constituency of Uttar Pradesh and registered a victory with over 1 lakh votes.
2017 : He resigned from Lok Sabha and was elected as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
2015 : He served as a member of the General Purposes Committee from 29 Jan. 2015 - 21 Sept. 2017.
2014 : He was again elected to the 16th Lok Sabha (5th term). This time he defeated Rajmati Nishad of the Samajwadi Party.
2009 : He was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha (4th term). On 31 Aug. 2009, he became a member of the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture and a Member, of the Consultative Committee of, the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2004 : He was re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from the same constituency. He also became a Member of the Committee on Government Assurances, the Member Standing Committee on External Affairs, the Member Consultative Committee, and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
1999 : He was re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term). From 1999 to 2000, he was appointed as the Member of the Standing Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution, and a Member of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
1998 : From 1998 to 1999, he served as a Member of the Standing Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution and Its Sub-Committee-B on the Department of Sugar and Edible Oils Distribution. Also, he was the Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs.
1998 : Adityanath was elected to Loksabha from Gorakhpur constituency. He defeated Jamuna Prasad Nishad of the Samajwadi Party.

Yogi Adityanath Achievements

Yogi Adityanath was conferred with the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for creating a "fear-free Uttar Pradesh."

On October 12, 2022, Yogi Adityanath was honoured with the 'Indian of the Year Award' at the 'Indian of the Year Award' ceremony organised by the media group.

Election Results of Yogi Adityanath

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2022	Uttar Pradesh Assembly election	MLA	Gorakhpur Urban	Won
2014	Parliament election	MP	Gorakhpur	Won
2009	Parliament election	MP	Gorakhpur	Won
1998	Parliament election	MP	Gorakhpur	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Yogi Adityanath)

Who is the sister of Yogi Adityanath?
Shashi Devi is the sister of Yogi Adityanath.
Who is the mother of Yogi Adityanath?
Savitri Devi is the mother of Yogi Adityanath.
Do Yogi Adityanath have child?
No, Yogi Adityanath does not have a child.
What is Yogi Adityanath's qualification?
Yogi Adityanath earned a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand.
Who is the spiritual guru of Yogi Adityanath?
Mahant Avaidyanath is the spiritual guru of Yogi Adityanath.
What is Yogi Adityanath's height?
As per the sources, Yogi Adityanath's height is approx. 5’4”.
What is the net worth of Yogi Adityanath?
Yogi Adityanath's net worth is ₹95,98,053 Lakhs.
What is the real name of Yogi Adityanath?
Yogi Adityanath's real name is Ajay Singh Bisht.
Why does Yogi Adityanath wear Saffron color?
Yogi Adityanath is a Hindu Monk, as per the religious rituals of sadhus, Saffron or Red color is the reflection of sacrifice and detachment.
Is Yogi Adityanath married?
No, Yogi Adityanath is not married.
Is Yogi Adityanath a Monk?
Yes, Yogi Adityanath is an Indian Hindu Monk.
Who is Yogi Adityanath?
Yogi Adityanath is an Indian Politician and Hindu Monk, who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Yogi Adityanath Latest News & Updates

Yogi Adityanath urges to enhance police personnel training

Uttar Pradesh police training wrapped up successfully with 1.5 lakh above police constables.
Chief Minister of UP came forward to praise them for taking such initiative. He also asked to enhance the training capacity of police personnel in future.
Yogi Adityanath asks to provide strict law on "love jihad" case

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was recently urged to amend the state laws and provide strict punishment for "love jihad"
The note was sent to the UP CM by BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh on 17th November 2022; a copy of the same also marked to Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. As a Hindu lady named Shraddha was recently killed by a Muslim guy and her live-in partner Aaftab Amin Poonawala.
Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate India's largest data centre in Noida

As per sources, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is all set to inaugurate the Knowledge Park 5 of Greater Noida on October 31, 2022.
And the state-of-the-art data center will also be inaugurated by Yogi ji during his two-day trip in Noida.
Yogi Adityanath recently meets Indian ambassadors

Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh on Monday met Indian ambassadors in 15 different nations. Yogi ji is also looking for their cooperation to promote investment opportunities in UP at the Global Investors Summit 2023.
The CM has also planned to interact with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum soon.
Yogi Adityanath to reserve a day for women MLAs to speak in both the houses

Uttar Pradesh assembly on Sunday announced to reserve a day for women legislators to speak in both the houses of UP legislature.
Yogi Adityanath also stated that this is happening for the first time in country's history, where 47 female members of the legislative assembly and 6 female members of the legislative council will discuss women-centric issues in the House.

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