PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 25 -- To mark Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, the state's industrial development minister, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi,' attended the 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh - Viksit Bharat' programme as the chief guest at the Ganga Pandal in Sector-3 of the Magh Mela.

Addressing the gathering, minister Nandi said it was a matter of pride that, as UP celebrated its foundation day, the Magh Mela area hosted devotees and visitors from across the country and abroad. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of development rooted in heritage had inspired chief minister Yogi Adityanath to take this campaign forward.

He added that UP, the most populous state in the country, has always held a leading position in terms of culture, history and...