LUCKNOW, March 28 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday advised youths to avoid shortcuts, take pride in heritage and cultivate strong leadership qualities. He also said good governance happens when the three pillars of democracy-legislature, executive and judiciary-work in harmony. The youth should serve the nation by contributing to the three pillars.

"There was a trend in the country 'hamari mange puri ho, chahe jo majboori ho' (fulfil our demands, no matter what the compulsion is). However, people have seen the adverse consequences of it," the CM said.

"States known for strong economy went bankrupt. Many cities in the country that were known for financial strength had to struggle for existence," Yogi said while a...