As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath completed eight years at the helm of the state, posters highlighting the government’s achievements were put up in Lucknow on Monday.
Yogi Adityanath’s Journey as CM
- 2017: Yogi Adityanath became UP’s CM after the BJP secured a massive mandate, winning 312 out of 403 seats.
- 2022: BJP returned to power, winning 255 seats, making him the first CM in UP’s history to win two consecutive terms.
Key Portfolios Held by Yogi Adityanath
- 2017: Took charge of 36 ministries, including Home, Economics, Statistics, Sainik Welfare, and Civil Defence.
- 2024: Currently holds 33 ministries, including Home, Civil Aviation, Law and Order, Mining, and Religious Affairs.
Political and Early Life
- Born on June 5, 1972, in Uttarakhand, originally named Ajay Singh Bisht.
- Joined the Ram Temple movement and became a disciple of Mahant Avaidyanath of Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur.
- 1998: Elected as India’s youngest MP from Gorakhpur at the age of 26.
- Served five consecutive terms as Gorakhpur MP before becoming CM in 2017.
CM Yogi’s Law & Order Directives
On Sunday, CM Yogi held a law and order meeting ahead of upcoming festivals. He instructed officials to:
- Ensure peaceful celebrations while maintaining traditions.
- Organize a three-day ‘Janpadiya Vikas Utsav’ in all districts to mark 8 years of governance.
- Verify tempo and e-rickshaw drivers, as well as tenants for better security.
- Stop overloading at zero points, with Transport Department officials included in district task forces.
- Increase police foot patrols and keep PRV 112 active for better surveillance.
Yogi Adityanath’s tenure has been marked by major governance reforms, a focus on law and order, and developmental initiatives across Uttar Pradesh.