Yogi Adityanath

Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht's journey from being a spiritual leader to a politician.

Introduction

Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht annotated as a Yogi. He is one of the most powerful politicians in India. Yogi Adityanath from his Head Priest Post as the head of the Gorakhnath Math he became the Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and is known for his leadership and governance with an equally strong religious base. His ideas and decisions have made him a big name in Indian politics who often becomes the topic of discussion.

Early Life and Education

Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht was born on 5 June 1972 in a Rajput family of Uttarakhand Pauri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh. He received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Due to his strong spirituality, he left his family life. At Gorakhnath Math in Gorakhpur, he was taught by Mahant Avaidyanath.

Transformation into Yogi Adityanath

He was given initiation into the Hindu monastic Nath order under Mahant Avaidyanath. After Mahant Avaidyanath's death in 2014, he became Mahant of Gorakhnath Math. During this period, he became known under the name Yogi Adityanath for his social work and speeches.

Political Entry and Rise

Yogi Adityanath won the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat in 1998 and entered politics when he was only26years old. Thus, he became one of the youngest MPs ever. He has served as an MP from 1998 to 2017 after winning five elections. Currently, he is UP CM.

Tenure as Chief Minister

On March19,2017, Yogi Adityanath was appointed as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, which is the most populated state of India. He took several initiatives during his tenure including.

The Yogi Adityanath government set up anti-Romeo squads and launched encounters against criminals to maintain law and order in UP.

Initiating smart cities and expressway projects as an economic development project.

The government will pay for the celebrations taking place in Ayodhya on Diwali and the TV coverage of those celebrations.

The state is implementing schemes like Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi which benefit poor and farmers.

For a considerable time, people have characterized his governance approach as strict, disciplined, pro-Hindutva, and developmental.

Interesting Facts About Yogi Adityanath

Before entering politics, he involved himself in cow protection and social service activities.

He established Hindu Yuva Vahini to aid the youth of India in matters concerning religion and society.

He leads a simple life is absolutely vegetarian as well as celibate.

As a result, he engaged himself in constructing a temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya which is a long demand of that place.

Through his regime, his government oversaw rapid industrialization and increasing investments within the Country.