From the Tijara seat in Rajasthan, a unique candidate is making his presence felt. Mahant Balaknath Yogi, the eighth mahant from Mastnath Math of Rohtak, contested against the Congress candidate Imran Khan.
Baba Balak Nath, aged 39, gained prominence when chosen by the BJP as their nominee for the Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023. He is considered one of the leading contenders for the position of Chief Minister.
According to the poll affidavit submitted by the ‘Yogi of Rajasthan’, is unmarried and belongs to ‘Nath Sampradaya’.
Hailing from Alwar, Balak Nath has strong ties to the Nath sect within Hinduism. Currently, he fulfills the role of the abbot at the Baba Mastnath Math and concurrently serves as the Chancellor at Baba Mastnath University located in Rohtak, Haryana.
Balak Nath has a huge following on social media platforms with nearly 1.5 million followers on Instagram.