Lucknow, July 13 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the state's development, especially the swift management of its law and order, stating that no criminal can walk with his head held high.

"The current CM of UP is also writing a new story of development. Today, there is a rule of law in UP... The state's contribution to the country's development has increased. Now, no criminal can walk with his head held high in the state." Rajnath Singh said.

Speaking about the BrahMos Missile Integration Unit in Lucknow, Rajanth Singh highlighted how it will increase employment in the state.

"After Operation Sindoor, the demand for BrahMos missiles has increased in foreign countries ...