Current-office snapshot checked on 27 July 2026.
Yogi Adityanath is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. This profile summarises the officeholder, political party, date of assumption of office, legislative position and key career background using sources checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Current Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath |
|---|---|
| State / Union Territory | Uttar Pradesh |
| Administrative type | State |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| In office since | 19 March 2017 |
| Constituency | Gorakhpur Urban |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Who is Yogi Adityanath?
Adityanath is a Hindu monk and BJP politician who has served as chief minister since 2017. He is Uttar Pradesh's longest-serving chief minister and the first to lead the state for two consecutive full electoral terms.
Political career and public role
Yogi Adityanath’s political profile combines party leadership, legislative work and executive responsibility. As Chief Minister, the officeholder leads the council of ministers, sets the government’s policy direction and remains accountable to the elected legislature.
The current legislative constituency listed in the research snapshot is Gorakhpur Urban.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Yogi Adityanath has held the office since 19 March 2017 and represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The chief minister coordinates cabinet departments, advises the constitutional head on ministerial appointments and leads the government in the legislative assembly.
Why this profile is important
Searches for “Uttar Pradesh chief minister 2026” often mix older and current officeholders. This article uses a dated snapshot so readers can distinguish the current position from earlier administrations. Political offices can change after elections, resignations, coalition changes or constitutional developments, so the date shown above should always be considered.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
As of 27 July 2026, the Chief Minister is Yogi Adityanath.
Which party does Yogi Adityanath belong to?
Yogi Adityanath represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
When did Yogi Adityanath take office?
The current tenure began on 19 March 2017.
Which constituency does Yogi Adityanath represent?
The profile snapshot lists Gorakhpur Urban.
Sources and image note
Current-office reference: National Portal of India – Chief Ministers directory.
Profile reference: Yogi Adityanath public profile.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft political profile. Recheck current office details and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
