India, May 20 -- LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday described Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's self-respect, honour of 'sindoor' of the women of India and a guarantee of the safety of the future generations.

Adityanath emphasized India's deep-rooted cultural strength in contrast to its adversaries. "When a seed grows into a tree, it becomes culture. But when a seed rots, it turns into deformity. India is a symbol of culture and hope for the world, while a nation like Pakistan represents deformity - one that will either be destroyed by India or collapse under the weight of its own actions," the CM said addressing the silver jubilee celebration of a private hospital here.

The chief minister described Pakistan as a "...