GORAKHPUR, Jan. 27 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath here on Tuesday said the state's transformation from a riot-prone region into a fast-growing development hub has unsettled forces that once patronised criminals and anti-social elements.

Addressing a public gathering in Gorakhpur after inaugurating two flyovers worth nearly Rs.250 crore, the chief minister launched a sharp attack on caste-based and dynastic political forces. He said those who earlier shielded rioters are now rattled as strong governance, zero-tolerance policing and rapid infrastructure development have dismantled their old power structures.

CM Yogi inaugurated the Khajanchi Chauraha-Jail Bypass flyover, constructed at Rs.96.50 crore, and the Bargadwa-Nakaha Rail overb...