”Yogi Adityanath” was born as Ajay Singh Bisht on June 5, 1972, in Panchur, a small town in Uttarakhand, India.
From a young age, he was drawn to spirituality and religious life. Inspired by his surroundings and a strong sense of devotion, he eventually became a disciple of Mahant Adityanath, the head priest of the Gorakhnath Math in Gorakhpur.
Following his guru’s footsteps, he embraced a life of asceticism, changing his name to Yogi Adityanath and dedicating himself to social work, spiritual teaching, and religious activities.
Yogi Adityanath Personal Life :
| Full Name | Yogi Adityanath |
| Date of Birth (Age 53) | 05 Jun 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Panchur, Pauri Garhwal |
| Party Name | Bhartiye Janta Party |
| Education | B. Sc in Mathematics |
| profession | Monk Politician |
| Father’s Name | Anand Singh Bisht |
| Mother’s Name | Savitri Devi |
Education Qualification
Yogi Adityanath pursued a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand.
Schooling: Completed intermediate (Class 12) from Shri Bharat Mandir Inter College, Rishikesh.
Early Life: Born Ajay Singh Bisht
He pursued his education before leaving home in 1990 to join the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and later the Gorakhnath Math.
Political carrer :
In 1998 , yogi adityanath entered and was elected as member of parliament from gorakhpur, a position he held for five consecutive terms.
Known for his straightforword style, fiery speeches , and strong advocacy of hindu cultural values .
He became a prominent figure with in the bhartiye janta party [ BJP] . His political career was closely intertwined with hiswork at gorakhnath math .
Where he focused on community development , education, and healthcare initiatives, particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Adityanath is known for his advocacy of Hindutva and has taken a leading role during election campaigns for the BJP since 2017.
His government’s use of excavating machines to demolish allegedly illegal properties has led to the epithet of “bulldozer baba” (baba is a term that can mean “father” and is used to address Hindu ascetics).
Career Snapshot:
1990s: Involved in the Ayodhya Ram Temple movement.
1998: First elected to the 12th Lok Sabha (Gorakhpur).
2002: Founded the Hindu Yuva Vahini.
2007: Faced charges and was jailed after riots in Gorakhpur.
2017: Became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
2022: Re-elected as CM
Yogi Adityanath achievments
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.
Yogi Adityanath Net Worth :
| Net Worth | ₹1.55 CRORE |
| ASSETS | ₹1.55 CRORE |
| Liabilities | N/A |
Yogi Adityanath Election History
Yogi Adityanath won the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat five times in a row between 1998 and 2014, each time with a comfortable margin, showing strong and consistent public support.
His victories grew bigger over the years, making Gorakhpur his political stronghold.
In 2022, he contested his first Uttar Pradesh Assembly election from Gorakhpur Urban and won by a large margin.
This clear win gave him a direct mandate from voters and helped him continue as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second term.
