LUCKNOW, March 21 -- Ayodhya is attracting devotees from across the country and the entire world, said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya on Friday.

"Large gatherings of pilgrims is not just a sign of faith but also a source of livelihood for many," the CM said while addressing a gathering after inaugurating a soft drink bottling plant in the temple town.

"This faith is laying the foundation for economic growth. Our cultural heritage is becoming a driver of prosperity," Yogi added.

He inaugurated the expansion of Coca-Cola's bottling partner SLMG Beverages' existing manufacturing facility in Ayodhya. The expansion, under the Amrit Bottlers Private Limited, part of the SLMG Beverages, aims to strengthen the region's...