Interesting facts about Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is known for his aggressive and strict nature. He is an Indian Hindu Monk who set himself as a Cheif Minister. That’s why his main motive is to take the Hindu religion one step forward.
He became famous on social media for his name changing agenda and his political support in setting up Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He entered politics in 1998 by becoming the youngest member of parliament from the Gorakhpur constituency. Here we unfold all the information and some interesting facts about Yogi Adityanath.
Yogi Adityanath: Journey From Hindu Monk To CM Of Uttar Pradesh
via: The Economic Times
Yogi Adityanath on 5 June 1972 in the village Panacur, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. His real name is Ajay Mohan Bisht. He was second born in the family among seven siblings. He graduated in Mathematics from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttrakhand.
Yogi left his home at the age of 21 and joined Mahant Avaidyanath, the chief of Gorakhpur Math. After taking Guru Diksha, he named “Yogi Adityanath”.
Yogi Adityanath became the in-charge of the election campaign of Mahant Avaidyanath in 1996. Inspired by his mentor, he entered politics and became MP from Gorakhpur Constituency. He retained his position for five consecutive tenures. Thereafter, he stands in the election of Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh in 2017 and won with a huge margin.
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6 Interesting Facts About Yogi Adityanath
via: DNA India
1. Yogi Adityanath left his house in the 90s to participate in the Ram Mandir movement.
2. He is also the head priest of the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, UP.
3. In 2005, Yogi Adityanath and his mentor Mahant Avaidyanath converted more than 5000 people into the Hindu religion.
4. He didn’t attend his father’s last rites due to the nationwide lockdown.
5. Yogi sleep only four hours a day. He goes to bed at 11:00 pm and wakes up at 3:00 am.
6. He eats only simple food like Gram, Papaya, Daliya for breakfast and boiled vegetables.
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Some Trending Controversies Of Yogi Adityanath
via: ABP News
1. In 2005, Yogi Adityanath has been in controversy for converting other religious people into Hinduism. As per reports, he converted 1800 Christian people into Hindu.
2. He was arrested in 2007 for giving an offensive speech that leads to Hindu-Muslim riots in Gorakhpur.
3. In 2015, Yogi stated in his speech that those who oppose Surya Namaskar can leave India. This statement creates a very big controversy in India.
4. He also faced charges of a murder attempt on a man who defiled the place of worship.