Yogi Adityanath, a five-time Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is the Mahant or head priest of the Gorakhnath Mutt, a Hindu Temple.Hailing from a Rajput family background, he holds a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Uttarakhand. Above all he is a staunch Hindu, Adityanath has been embroiled in several religious controversies.
In 2005, it was alleged that he led a purification drive involving the conversion of Christians to Hinduism.Yogi Adityanath has several criminal cases against him. Some of the charges include rioting, attempt to murder, carrying deadly weapons, endangering life or personal safety of others, unlawful assembly, trespassing on burial places and criminal intimidation.With all this apart he is now considered as one of the performing Chief Minister in all the states in India.
His promises to the people in Uttar Pradesh people to offer smooth gliding roads, and conducting surprise inspections elevated his image among the people of Uttar Pradesh.His ardent devotees even say that he will supersede Modi and become the next Prime Minister of India.But in Yogi speeches he is full of praises for Modi, his party leader
