LUCKNOW, Aug. 29 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said Uttar Pradesh, the country's most populous state, plays a pivotal role in making India the world's largest democracy.

Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the new building of the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission, he also said, "If any public representative fails to meet the expectations of the people, they will be rejected after five years. People are not just voters but Janardan of the democratic system."

"Listening to their voice and giving importance to their issues is the duty of public representatives. This is the greatest strength of democracy and it is this system that has made India stand as a strong nation," he said.

"When India is ...