India, Nov. 3 -- LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that 'aastha' (spiritual faith) is India's greatest strength that binds the country together in unity, contrasting it with past policies of political appeasement which, he said, led to a surge in terrorism, extremism and Naxalism.

He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the Shri Ram Katha Mahotsav in Nirampur village of Pilibhit district, organised in the memory of Brahmaleen Mahant Yogi Shantinath. Prior to his address, Adityanath offered prayers at the Shiva temple on the premises and inaugurated various development projects

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