GORAKHPUR, July 29 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday alleged that forces opposed to India's rapid rise on the global stage would attempt to weaken the country through social media campaigns, fake accounts and make efforts to create divisions in society. Addressing the introductory ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Gorakhpur Civil Court Bar Association on Tuesday afternoon, Adityanath said India had undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 12 years by developing infrastructure, preserving its heritage and emerging as a global centre of attraction. He said India's rise from being counted among the "bottom five" economies to becoming one of the world's top five economies had not gone down well with certain countries. "Some countries believe that India will soon be among the top three economies alongside the United States and China. To stop India's rise, many conspiracies will be hatched," he added. "For the first time, India is deciding its own policies and shaping its own future. No country in the world will dictate to India. India itself will determine its course," he said. The CM alleged that such attempts would be made through fake accounts on social media by instigating caste groups against one another, creating social discord and encouraging divisions on region, language and caste. "These efforts are aimed at weakening India. There will also be attempts to weaken every institution. Questions will be raised over the judiciary, the executive and the legislature," he said. Adityanath said the legal fraternity had a significant role to play in such circumstances, describing lawyers as aware representatives of society. He described advocates as the strongest custodians of justice and underscored their vital responsibility in safeguarding constitutional values, strengthening the rule of law and guiding society with integrity. The CM said the legal profession is a mission of public service committed to ensuring justice for every citizen. Adityanath advised advocates to remain vigilant against misleading narratives on social media and to rely on facts, legal principles and constitutional values while serving society. "In the age of powerful social media, the spread of rumours and misinformation has become a serious threat to social harmony. Advocates must act responsibly and help society distinguish facts from falsehood while protecting the dignity of the judicial system," he said. He further noted that the legal fraternity had played a historic role in India's freedom movement and nation-building, adding that advocates have always stood at the forefront whenever the nation faced challenges. He urged lawyers to perform their duties with honesty, impartiality, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Congratulating the newly elected Bar Association office-bearers, the CM expressed confidence that they would work for the welfare of advocates and contribute to making the justice delivery system more effective, transparent and accessible. The CM also said that UP's improved law and order situation had strengthened public confidence and created an environment conducive to development and investment. He added that the legal fraternity has an important role in preserving justice and ensuring the effective implementation of the law....