Lucknow, March 25 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has completed eight years in office, redefining governance through a blend of Hindutva ideology and people-centric policies. From being a firebrand monk-politician to becoming a two-time chief minister, his leadership has shaped the state's political and economic landscape, earning both admiration and criticism.
Born in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Yogi Adityanath rose from a humble background to lead India's most populous state. As the head of Gorakshapeeth, he combined religious authority with political influence, pushing Hindutva from the fringes to the mainstream of governance.
Political analyst RN Bajpayee noted, "Yogi Adityanath has successfully positioned Hindutva as ...