LUCKNOW, Aug. 16 -- On Lord Shri Krishna's 5252nd birth anniversary, Chiegf Minister M Yogi Adityanath visited Mathura on Saturday, where he inaugurated 118 projects worth ?646 crore and unveiled a ?30,000 crore master plan for the holistic development of the Braj region.
Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said that Mathura reflects 5,000 years of ancient history and devotion. On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees from across India and the world have converged here, he noted, adding that Lord Krishna resides in every particle of Mathura's sacred soil - a devotion unparalleled anywhere else. "I bow countless times to this holy land," he said.
CM Yogi said he has had the privilege of joining celebrations like Rangotsav and Janmashtami in Mat...