Bijnor, June 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that "Gomata is self-proclaimed Rashtramata" and issued a stern warning against posting pictures related to cow slaughter on social media during Bakrid.

He said those attempting to create tension would face strict consequences.

Addressing the public in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister said, "Advise those rascals of yours, who were posting pictures of Mother Cow on social media platforms on the day of Bakrid, or else there will be such a dire fate that generations will remember it...Gomata is the self-proclaimed 'Rashtramata'; there's no need to declare her to anyone..."

He also condemned the recent stabbing incident in Ghaziabad, saying the crime committ...