AGRA, March 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed hope that with the blessings of Lord Krishna, programmes similar to those being organised at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya would be held at Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura in the future.

Addressing a gathering after offering prayers at the temple, the chief minister also extended Holi greetings and said festivals celebrated with positivity are the strength of India.

"Krishna Kanhaiya ki kripa rahi toh Ayodhya mein Shri Ram Janmabhoomi ki tarah yahan par bhi aage ke karyakram isi roop mein badhte jayenge (If Lord Krishna blesses us, programmes here too will move forward in the same manner as those at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya)," the chief minister said. ...