GORAKHPUR, July 30 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday warned that forces opposed to India's rapid rise were using misinformation, social media and attempts to create social divisions as part of modern-day "Kal Nemi" conspiracies to derail the country's progress. Calling for vigilance and unity, he urged people to recognise and counter such efforts before they weaken India's development and cultural foundations. Addressing the concluding session of the Shri Ram Katha and Guru Purnima celebrations at the Gorakhnath temple, Adityanath, who is also the Gorakh Peethadhishwar, alleged that certain forces were attempting to derail India's development journey and weaken Sanatan culture. "We all need to understand the conspiracies being hatched against India. Some forces want to destroy the country's progress, Sanatan culture and traditions. If we remain unaware of those who are conspiring against our own society, it will be like cutting our own feet with an axe," he said. The chief minister said India's march towards becoming one of the world's top three economies had unsettled certain forces, which could seek to fuel caste, regional and social divisions through fake social media campaigns and misinformation. "We need to understand the conspiracies being hatched against Bharat and remain alert against the 'Kal Nemi' of the present time," he said, alleging that hostile forces were exploiting online platforms to spread misinformation and provoke unrest. Referring to episodes from the Ramayana, Adityanath said conspiracies had repeatedly emerged at crucial moments in India's history. Citing the exile of Lord Ram just before his coronation, he said such incidents reflected how vested interests often attempted to obstruct the path of righteousness and progress. "Everyone must remain cautious of those who directly or indirectly participate in conspiracies against India. Society will have to unite and declare that no conspiracy against the nation will be accepted," he said. Earlier, Adityanath offered floral tributes to former Gorakh Peeth heads Mahant Digvijay Nath and Mahant Avaidyanath and performed puja at the Vyas Peeth as part of the Guru Purnima celebrations. Describing India as a cultural nation, he said festivals and spiritual traditions played an important role in strengthening social harmony. He also underlined the importance of the guru-disciple tradition as a guiding force of Indian civilisation and said every individual serving as a guide in society, including teachers and spiritual leaders, had a responsibility to safeguard social values. Referring to examples from Indian epics, he said those who disrespect women and the nation could not be accepted. "Those who insult Matri Shakti and Matribhoomi deserve strict punishment," he said....