Lucknow, Feb. 17 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the transformative progress in Uttar Pradesh, citing Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya as symbols of India's growing potential and credited Prime Minister Modi's leadership for restoring the country's faith and respect globally.

He said that the number of devotees visiting Ayodhya has skyrocketed from 2.35 lakh in 2016-17 to over 14-15 crore in 2024, reflecting the respect for faith and the region's economic growth.

Emphasising that UP has made significant strides in the last eight years, CM Yogi noted that now, gifts of One District One Product (ODOP) are being given during festivals, replacing Chinese products.

"Prayagraj, Kashi and Ayodhya showed Indi...