GORAKHPUR, July 24 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that once a riot-prone state, Uttar Pradesh has evolved as a national model of discipline, safety and development.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating an 11-storey barrack tower and a 30-bed hospital at the 26th PAC Battalion in Gorakhpur, Yogi said: "Eight years ago, U.P. was mocked for its association with violence and crime. Today, no one can question our law and order. We have proven that transformation is possible with strong will and honest governance."

He said that effective policing, transparent recruitment, and world-class infrastructure have redefined U.P's image from a state of unrest to a state of celebration.

"The U.P. Police were once plagued by p...