GORAKHPUR, June 14 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh, once viewed through a different lens, now commands respect across the country. He said people from the state are proudly greeted with "Jai Shri Ram," reflecting a renewed sense of self-respect, cultural pride and confidence.

Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating and laying foundation stones of 226 development projects worth Rs.926 crore, the CM said Uttar Pradesh has earned recognition and respect nationwide.

"The Uttar Pradesh in which you are living today no longer faces an identity crisis. People respect you now," Adityanath said, adding that "Today, 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh are moving forward with pride in their identity."

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