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BJPSince 2017Male

Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister

Gorakhpur
Born 1972 · Age 54
B.Sc Mathematics, HNB Garhwal University (incomplete); Hindu monk tradition

About

Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017 and head priest of the Gorakhnath Math temple. A Hindu monk who entered politics through the Gorakhpur constituency, he won re-election in 2022 becoming the first UP CM to return to power after a full term in decades. Known for his law-and-order focus, anti-conversion drives, and Hindu nationalist politics.

Age
54
In office since
2017
Education
B.Sc Mathematics, HNB Garhwal University (incomplete); Hindu monk tradition
Constituency
Gorakhpur

Declared Wealth

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0.86 Cr
Total assets
0.00 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: 0.86 Crafter liabilities

Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration

Tracked Court Cases

2 cases
CriminalGoondaism & rioting charges from 2007 Gorakhpur riots
Stayed by courtGorakhpur courtSince 2007ADR India
CriminalInflammatory speech — multiple FIRs from 2000s religious gatherings
Stayed by courtUP courtsSince 2002ADR India

Sources: ECI affidavit, ADR India, court records. Status as of last public disclosure.

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State Context

Ruling PartyBJP
CMYogi Adityanath
AllianceNDA
Last Election2022
Assembly seats
255 / 403 seats