Gorakhpur, Oct. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in a society that worships the Mother Goddess, the mother of the universe, there can be no place for conduct that undermines women's dignity.

"The Sanatan tradition has always given the highest priority to the protection, respect, and dignity of women. The worship of girls during Navratri symbolizes this sentiment. The government has not limited this tradition to religious rituals but has integrated women's safety, respect, and self-reliance into the governance and administration's functioning. The Mission Shakti campaign is inspired by this commitment," he said.

The Chief Minister was speaking to reporters on Monday after worshipping girls at the Gorakhnath Temp...