The Journey of Yogi Adityanath: From Village Roots to Political Leadership
Early Life and Education
Born on June 5, 1972, in a small village in Uttarakhand, Yogi Adityanath was originally named Ajay Mohan Bisht. From his school days, he was actively involved with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, showing a strong inclination towards Hindutva.
Yogi Adityanath participated in every event organized by the student council. After completing his schooling, he earned a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Garhwal University, where he was consistently engaged in social and political activities. At just 22, he renounced his family life and settled in Gorakhpur.
Influence of Mahant Avaidyanath
During his school years, Yogi Adityanath frequently participated in debate competitions, where Mahant Avaidyanath, the then head of Gorakhnath Peeth, was often invited as a chief guest. After being impressed by Yogi's speech at one such event, Avaidyanath invited him to Gorakhpur for further discussions.
Interestingly, Avaidyanath hailed from a village just 10 kilometers away from Yogi's hometown. Following the invitation, Yogi visited Gorakhpur but returned to his village after a short stay. He later enrolled at Lalit Mohan Sharma College in Rishikesh for further studies, but his focus had shifted towards Gorakhpur.
Becoming Avaidyanath's Successor
When Mahant Avaidyanath fell ill, Yogi rushed back to Gorakhpur. Upon arrival, he found Avaidyanath in poor health. The Mahant expressed his concerns about the ongoing struggle to build a temple at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, fearing he might not live to see it completed.
Moved by Avaidyanath's words, Yogi assured him of his well-being and promised to return soon. Shortly after, he left home under the pretext of a job and stayed with Avaidyanath, who eventually named him as his successor, solidifying Yogi's commitment to Gorakhpur.
Entry into Politics
In 1998, Mahant Avaidyanath retired from politics and named Yogi Adityanath as his successor, marking the beginning of Yogi's political career. He is the head of the renowned Gorakhnath Temple, previously led by Avaidyanath.
That same year, Yogi contested the 12th Lok Sabha elections from Gorakhpur and won, becoming the youngest MP at just 26 years old. Since then, he has represented Gorakhpur in Parliament five times. However, upon being appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2016, he resigned from his parliamentary position. Yogi Adityanath has emerged as a prominent figure in the BJP and a significant leader in North Indian politics.
Legacy and Influence
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