Lucknow, May 9 -- In a strong endorsement of Uttar Pradesh's economic and governance transformation, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on Friday declared that India's dream of becoming a developed country cannot be realised without Uttar Pradesh playing a central role. "UP is too big and too important. India cannot become a developed country without Uttar Pradesh being an integral part of that journey," Banga said while addressing a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here, marking his first official visit to the state since taking over the World Bank's top post. Referring to the state as his "sasural" (in-laws' home), his wife hails from Uttar Pradesh, Banga said the visit felt like coming home in more ways than ...