GORAKHPUR, Jan. 13 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said governance backed by strong political will has transformed possibilities into measurable outcomes, asserting that Uttar Pradesh has moved beyond rhetoric to deliver real change.

Addressing the closing ceremony of the Gorakhpur Mahotsav on Tuesday afternoon, the chief minister said the state has become "mafia-free" and "riot-free" and is progressing rapidly on the path of development.

Addressing the gathering, Adityanath highlighted the transformation of Uttar Pradesh from what he described as a hub of crime and lawlessness into a model of security, development and good governance.

He said that Uttar Pradesh no longer makes promises but delivers results, adding that th...