Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Uttar PradeshGorakhpur Urban (MLA)

Biography

Yogi Adityanath is an Indian Hindu monk and politician serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since March 2017. He is also the head priest (Mahant) of the Gorakhnath Math.

Legal & Corruption Cases(1)

Cases compiled from publicly reported news and official records. All matters are alleged unless a final court verdict is stated.

DismissedcriminalFiled 2007· Allahabad High Court / Uttar Pradesh Government
Gorakhpur Riots Incitement Case (2007)
In 2007, Yogi Adityanath was accused of inciting communal riots in Gorakhpur. He was arrested and various charges under the IPC were filed. The case was later withdrawn by the state government once he became Chief Minister, sparking controversy.
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