Varanasi, Feb. 23 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the inauguration of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi a result of the efforts of PM Modi.

Speaking at the award ceremony for Sansad Khelkhud, Sansad Sanskrit, and Sansad Photography Pratiyogita held at Swatantrata Bhawan of BHU, the Chief Minister said that PM Modi's visionary efforts led to the establishment of the first Hindu temple in the UAE.

"The inauguration of the first Hindu temple in UAE was a result of the efforts of PM Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary efforts led to the establishment of the first Hindu temple in the UAE. After inaugurating...