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Key facts
- Profession
- Indian Politician, Religious Missionary
- Language
- HINDI
About Yogi Adityanath
Public Figure
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Table of Contents
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Who is Yogi Adityanath?
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Wiki/Overview
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Appearance
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Family, Affairs And More
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Career
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Education
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Achievements
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Money Factor
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Trivia and Facts
Who is Yogi Adityanath?
Yogi Adityanath (born Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht; 5 June 1972) is an Indian Hindu monk and politician, belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party who has been serving as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 19 March 2017. He is the longest serving chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, being in office for 8 years, and the only UP chief minister to have two consecutive terms.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Ajay Singh Bisht |
| Nick Name | Yogi |
| Profession | Indian Politician, Religious Missionary |
| Date Of Birth | 5 June 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Pauri Garhwal |
| Age (as of 2025) | 52 Years |
| Father | Anand Singh Bisht |
| Mother | Savitri Devi |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (B.Sc.) |
| Organization | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Known For | Indian Hindu Monk And Politician |
| Residence | Lucknow |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 5’ 4" |
| Weight | 72 Kg |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Appearance
Yogi Adityanath has a tall, robust build with a fair complexion. He is often seen sporting a clean-shaven face and wears traditional saffron attire.
Family, Affairs And More
| Father | Anand Singh Bisht |
| Mother | Savitri Devi |
| Siblings | Mahendra Singh Bisht, Shashi Singh |
| Spouse | Not Married |
| Children | N/A |
Career
Yogi Adityanath was elected to the Indian Parliament after joining the BJP however, there were reports of his strained relations with the state BJP leaders. It has also been alleged that he often derided and criticised the dilution of the Hindutva ideology by the BJP in the 1990s and early 2000s. Having established his independent power base in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, with the support of the Hindu Yuva Vahini and the Gorakhnath Math, he felt confident to be able to dictate terms to the BJP.
Education
| School | A primary school in Pauri, Uttarakhand |
| College | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
Achievements
At the age of 26, he became one of the youngest Indian parliamentarians in 1998 and went on to win the next five consecutive terms from Gorakhpur (Lok Sabha Constituency). In 2017, he moved from central to the UP state politics and was elected as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.He was elected to the Parliament for five consecutive terms in 1998, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014 elections. Adityanath's attendance in Lok Sabha was 77% and he asked 284 questions, participated in 56 debates and introduced three private member Bills in the 16th Lok Sabha.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | 72 Lakh (INR) |
| Salary | 365,00 Rs. |
Trivia and Facts
- In the 1990s, Yogi actively participated in the Ram Temple movement after leaving his home at the age of 21.
- In 1994, at the age of 22, he met Mahant Avaidyanath of the Gorakhnath Temple in Rishikesh, who went on to become his student and settled in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. After that, he adopted Yogi Adityanath as his new name instead of Ajay.
- When Yogi was assigned to look over Mahant Avaidyanath's election campaign in 1996, his political career officially began.
- In 1998, he was chosen to represent Gorakhpur as a member of the 12th Lok Sabha. He was the Lok Sabha's youngest member. He has served as a Member of Parliament for the same seat five times thus far.