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 an early affinity for Hindutva.
He 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 moved to 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 guest. After hearing Yogi's speech at one such event, Avaidyanath was deeply impressed and invited him to Gorakhpur for further discussions.
Interestingly, both hail from Uttarakhand, with Avaidyanath's village located just 10 kilometers from Yogi's. 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, although his heart was set on 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 in Ayodhya, fearing that no one would carry on the mission if he were to pass away.
Moved by his mentor's words, Yogi assured him that he would return soon. Shortly after, he left his home under the pretext of a job and went to stay 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 designated Yogi Adityanath as his successor, marking the beginning of Yogi's political career. He became the head of the famous Gorakhnath Temple, previously led by Avaidyanath. That same year, Yogi contested and won the election for the 12th Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur, making him the youngest MP at just 26 years old.
Since then, Yogi Adityanath has represented Gorakhpur in Parliament five times. However, he resigned from his MP position when he was appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2016. Today, he is a prominent figure in the BJP and a significant leader in North Indian politics.
Conclusion
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