Gorakhpur, July 23 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state has generated large-scale employment through improved law and order, investment, and the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme, while alleging that riots and anarchy under previous governments had hindered development before 2017.

Addressing a gathering in Gorakhpur, CM Yogi also criticised opposition parties over their past stand on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and accused them of playing politics over faith, youth, and farmers.

"In nine years, we have provided jobs to nine lakh youth in UP alone. We have revived traditional industries that had shut down through the 'One District One Product' scheme. Three and a quarter crore youth and arti...