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Date of birth5 June 1972
Age52 Years
BirthplacePanchur, Distt. Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
ProfessionIndian Politician, Religious Missionary
NationalityIndian
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyFather - Anand Singh Bisht; Mother - Savitri Devi; Siblings include Mahendra Singh Bisht
Net worth72 Lakh (INR)
Yogi Adityanath Biography
Yogi Adityanath, born Ajay Singh Bisht, is an Indian politician and religious leader who serves as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. A disciple of Mahnt
Early life and backgroundAjay Singh Bisht was born on 5 June 1972 in Panchur, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. He completed his schooling in his native region and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Garhwal University. In his early twenties he left home and became associated with the Ram Temple movement of the 1990s.
He became a disciple of Mahant Avaidyanath of the Gorakhnath temple and adopted the name Yogi Adityanath. He settled in Gorakhpur in 1994 and established himself as a religious figure in the Nath tradition. His family background includes his father Anand Singh Bisht, a forest ranger, and his mother Savitri Devi. He has brothers and sisters, one brother served in the Indian Army.
Career
Yogi Adityanath entered active politics through his association with Mahant Avaidyanath. In 1996 he managed Avaidyanath’s election campaign, and two years later he was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from the Gorakhpur constituency at age 26, becoming the youngest member of that Lok Sabha. He retained the Gorakhpur seat in successive elections, being returned to Parliament in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014.
During his terms in the Lok Sabha he served on several parliamentary committees, including committees related to food, civil supplies and public distribution; government assurances; external affairs; transport, tourism and culture; and consultative committees connected to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Over time he emerged as a prominent Hindutva voice within his party.
In March 2017 he became the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He won re-election in the 2022 state legislative contest from Gorakhpur by a margin of more than 73,000 votes and was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister on 25 March 2022. His second-term oath made him the first Uttar Pradesh chief minister to secure a second successive term after completing a full five-year term in the state.
Public profile
Yogi Adityanath is known both as a religious leader and as a BJP politician. He founded the Hindu Yuva Vahini, a social and cultural organisation active in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Over the years he has been identified with strong statements in support of Hindutva and has often been described as a firebrand leader.
He has been involved in several public controversies over the years related to religious and communal issues and has at times been disciplined by electoral authorities for campaign violations. He has also taken public positions on cultural and national subjects that have drawn significant media attention.
Personal life
Adityanath is unmarried and is described as celibate. He is an animal lover and has hobbies that include swimming and playing badminton. His spiritual mentor was Mahant Avaidyanath, whom he succeeded at the Gorakhnath temple. He is commonly referred to by his adopted name, Yogi Adityanath, and is affiliated with the Nath Sampradaya.
Latest updates
In 2020 his father died after a prolonged illness; Adityanath missed the funeral in order to oversee enforcement of the COVID lockdown. He visited his native village Panchur in May 2022 and publicly met his mother during that visit.
In late 2024 Mumbai police received a threat related to his potential travel to Maharashtra for campaigning; an arrest was reported in connection with that message. In March 2025 he participated in a podcast for ANI where he discussed perceptions of safety for religious minorities when they live among majority communities. Also in 2025 a biopic titled Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi was announced, with actor Anant Joshi set to portray him.
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Recent Work
Re-elected as Chief Minister and took oath for a second successive term on 25 March 2022 after winning the 2022 state election from Gorakhpur.
2022A biographical film announced for release in 2025 with actor Anant Joshi portraying Yogi Adityanath.
2025Career Highlights
- Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998 at age 26, representing Gorakhpur.
- Served as Member of Parliament for Gorakhpur in 1998, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014.
- Appointed the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 19 March 2017.
- Re-elected as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on 25 March 2022.
Net Worth
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