GORAKHPUR, Aug. 24 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said mafia tendencies can no longer dominate Uttar Pradesh, saying they have been completely uprooted from the state. He said women and traders now live without fear, while young people no longer need to migrate to other states in search of jobs.

The CM was addressing a public gathering after inaugurating two "Kalyan Mandapams" (convention halls) at Manbela and Rapti Nagar Extension in Gorakhpur. He said Uttar Pradesh was witnessing the highest level of investment, with major industries being set up as part of the government's commitment to building a "Developed UP and Vibrant Gorakhpur by 2047".

"Eight years ago, no one could have imagined a riot-free and mafia-free Uttar...