Gorakhpur, Nov. 29 -- Emphasising the state's rising development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asserted that the state contains 55 per cent of India's expressways, including the largest railway network across the nation.

Speaking on Day 1 of the 3-day Gorakhpur Trade Show, the UP CM mentioned that the state has the most metro cities and the most airports in the country. He also informed that Jewar airport, which will be India's fifth largest airport, will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi next month.

"55% of the expressway in the country is located in Uttar Pradesh. The biggest rail network in the country is in Uttar Pradesh. The state has the maximum metro cities in the country. The maximum number of airpor...