Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s father passes away in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s father passes away in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s father passed away in Delhi on Monday morning.

Yogi Adityanath’s father Anand Singh Bisht, 89, was undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi. He passed away at 10.44 am on Monday, an official said.

“CM Yogi Adityanath’s father left for his heavenly abode at 10.44 am. Our deepest condolences,” UP Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi said.

Yogi Adityanath’s father Bisht, who was a former forest ranger, was reportedly undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi and his condition was critical. He was on ventilator for the past many days. He had been in AIIMS since March 13.

An official said CM Adityanath was chairing a Covid-19 meeting when he was informed of his father’s demise.