Yogi Adityanath Becomes Longest-Serving UP CM, Overtaking Govind Ballabh Pant
CM Yogi Adityanath is known for his strong Hindutva ideology and emphasis on law and order.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has become the longest-serving CM of the state, having completed eight years and 132 days in office, surpassing the tenure of Govind Ballabh Pant.
CM Yogi assumed the office as the CM of the state for the first time on March 19, 2017, by becoming the 21st Chief Minister. He was re-elected for a second term in March 2022, becoming the first CM in Uttar Pradesh's history to return to power after completing a full five-year term.
Besides being the CM of the state, he is also the Mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math, a prominent Hindu temple in Gorakhpur, which plays a key role in eastern UP's religious and political landscape. He has been holding the Mahant's position since September 2014, after the demise of Mahant Avaidyanath, his spiritual Guru.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath became one of the youngest Indian parliamentarians in 1998 at the age of 26. Known for his strong Hindutva ideology, firm administrative style, and emphasis on law and order, Adityanath's tenure has focused on infrastructure development, religious tourism, industrial investment, and anti-crime operations.
Under his leadership, initiatives like One District One Product (ODOP), Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways, and a push for women's safety and empowerment have gained visibility.
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