LUCKNOW, Dec. 17 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that a secure and stable environment is the foundation of good governance, economic growth and the fulfilment of the aspirations of the youth of Uttar Pradesh.

Addressing the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) Raising Day Celebrations-2025 at its 35th Battalion in Lucknow, he said growing confidence in the state is a direct outcome of strengthened law and order and the rule of law.

"A secure environment strengthens governance, attracts investment, and enables the fulfillment of the aspirations of the state's youth," he said, adding that peace and security create the conditions necessary for development and employment generation.

He emphasised that effective policing ...