New Delhi: After facing a crushing defeat in Rajasthan\u2019s state assembly polls back in 2018, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) showcased an impressive fightback in 2023\u2019s assembly elections and is on its way to blow away Congress to return to power in the country\u2019s largest state for one more time.<\/p>\n
As of writing this, the saffron party is ahead in 116 out of 199 constituencies while its arch-rival Congress\u2019 (INC) lead has moved down to 70 seats.<\/p>\n
With BJP\u2019s reintroduction to Rajasthan\u2019s throne almost confirmed and the final verdict of the state just a few hours away, the public\u2019s curiosity about the potential contenders for the CM\u2019s throne is soaring high.<\/p>\n
Amidst this, a potential face for CM\u2019s post has emerged in the form of Mahant Balaknath, who has often portrayed himself as \u2018Rajasthan\u2019s Yogi Adityanath.\u2019<\/p>\n
Who is Mahant Balaknath?
\nThe 39-year-old political leader is BJP\u2019s MP from Alwar district who is also the eighth mahant of Rohtak\u2019s Mastnath Mutt which is renowned for overseeing and running several hospitals, clinics, and universities. He is currently leading in the Muslim-Meo-dominated constituency of Tijara against INC\u2019s candidate Imran Khan.<\/p>\n
Despite hailing from a farmer family belonging to Rajasthan\u2019s Behrod village, Balaknath Yogi, who is the sole child of his parents, opted for a simple life of Sanyasa and joined Aashram at the young age of 6.<\/p>\n
After living an ascetic life in the ashram for a while, Balak turned into an apostle of saint Mahant Vhandh Nath who not only called him \u2018Balak Nath\u2019 but also passed his legacy to him back in 2016.<\/p>\n
Balaknath: The Yogi Adityanath of Rajasthan
\nust like Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Chief Minister and BJP\u2019s iconic leader Yogi Adityanath, Balak is often seen adorned in saffron robes while making public appearances.<\/p>\n
He has also referred to the UP\u2019s CM as his \u2018big brother\u2019 and believes that just like CM Yogi, he is also committed to maintaining transparency in lives while prioritizing people\u2019s development over anything else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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