LUCKNOW, Sept. 13 -- In his first reference to the ongoing situation in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday cautioned against ignoring seemingly minor issues, saying they can escalate into major problems if neglected.

Addressing the Foundation Day programme of Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow, the CM said, "You must have seen what happened in Nepal. People ignored social media and now look at the consequences. The situation they are facing now shows how such neglect can disrupt development and create widespread confusion."

"Small things should be paid attention so that such a thing is not repeated elsewhere. We have to prepare ourselves according to the new situation," he sa...