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Mahant Balak Nath Yogi was born on Monday, 16 April 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in the Kohrana village in the Behror tehsil in Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Aries. He was named Gurumukh by Baba Khetanath at an early age. Mahant Balak Nath’s father, Subash, was an ardent follower of Mahant Khetanath who named Mahant Balak Nath, Gurmukh at birth. Mahant Balak Nath’s father served Baba Khetanath in the Baba Khetanath Ashram of Neemrana and gave his word to the guru that his son’s life would be dedicated to him. At the age of 6, Mahant Balak Nath was handed over by his family to Mahant Khetanath Ashram of Neemrana. After 6 months at the ashram, he was sent to Asthal Bohar Rohtak where he was named Balaknath because of his childish playfulness. Balaknath followed the Guru’s instructions, performed severe penance, sadhana, worked in the monastery, studied the customs of the Nath sect, and carried out his duty of serving at numerous ashrams around the nation.
Baba Balak Nath in the traditional attire of Mahant of Shri Baba Mastnath Math
On 29 July 2016, Baba Balak Nath was declared the eighth successor of Asthal Bohar in the presence of Brahman Mahant Chand Nath Yogi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Yogguru Baba Ramdev and many renowned saints from across the country. On 17 September 2017, Mahant Chandnath passed away due to prolonged sickness after which Mahant Balak Nath Yogi became the eighth successor of Asthal Bohar, the largest monastery of the Nath sect. He also became the chancellor of Baba Mastnath University.
Mahant Balak Nath Yogi during his succession ceremony along with CM Yogi Adityanath and Yog guru Baba Ramdev
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Mahant Balak Nath belonged to a farmer family in Alwar.
Parents & Siblings
Mahant Balak Nath’s father, Subash Yadav, was a farmer. His mother’s name is Urmila Devi.
Address
C – 195 Hasan Khan Mewati Nagar, Alwar, Rajasthan.
Signature/Autograph
Mahant Balak Nath’s signature
Career
Mahant Balak Nath’s political foray was shaped by his Guru, Mahant Chandnath, a former Member of Parliament from Alwar. A key influencer in his political journey is also the support of yoga guru Baba Ramdev. In 2019, he was nominated as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for Lok Sabha from Alwar, Rajasthan and won the elections. He defeated his opponent, Bhanwar Jitendra Singh of Indian National Congress, by a margin of 3 Lakh.
Mahant Balak Nath with Narendra Modi
In 2023, Mahant Balak Nath contested for the Member of Legislative Assembly elections as a BJP candidate from the Tijri constituency in Rajasthan and won the election. Mahant Balak Nath defeated the Congress candidate Imran Khan by a margin of 6,173 votes.
Mahant Balak Nath during a rally
Controversies
Cases Pending
- 1 charge related to Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant (IPC Section-188)
- 1 charge related to Public nuisance (IPC Section-268)
- 1 charge related to Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life (IPC Section-269)
Assets & Properties
Movable Assets
- Bank Deposits: Rs. 13,34,558
Note: The given estimates of movable assets are according to the year 2023.
Salary
Mahant Balak Nath’s salary is Rs. 1,00,000 plus other allowances as a Member of the Parliament.
Net Worth
Mahant Balak Nath’s net worth is Rs. 13 Lakh for the year 2023.
Facts/Trivia
- Mahant has a huge following on social media platforms with nearly 1.5 million followers on Instagram.
- Mahant Balak Nath is also known as the ‘Yogi of Rajasthan.’
- In November 2023, Congress alleged that Mahapant Balak Nath purchased land worth Rs 52 Crores in Canada through Hawala payment. During an interview, when Mahant Balak Nath was asked about it, he denied all the allegations and claimed that Congress is only trying to create a distraction and said,
The Congress is scared of BJP’s public support in Tijara. The party wants to divert from the issue of misgovernance and terrorism by making false allegations without any proof.”
Categories: Politics
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