Meerut, Nov. 14 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscored the indispensable link between national security and economic progress, praising the lifelong patriotism of India's armed forces personnel, while addressing a mega ex-servicemen reunion and rally at Kulwant Singh Stadium in the Meerut Cantonment area on Saturday.

Speaking at the gathering, Adityanath emphasised that peace and stability form the bedrock of any thriving society, crediting the round-the-clock vigilance of soldiers at the borders for the nation's growth.

"Any country, any society, can turn its momentum into progress only in a secure environment," the Chief Minister said. "Without a secure environment, it does not take long for that momentum to turn ...