Lucknow, Oct. 30 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, citing the improvement in the law and order situation in the state, said that the illuminated markets and open commercial establishments at night are a symbol of growing merchant confidence.

He said that before 2017, due to crime and insecurity, business activities would be limited with the sunset, whereas now the markets are bustling even at night, offering new opportunities for business expansion.

On Friday, the Chief Minister posted on the social media platform 'X', outlining his government's position regarding security and economic activity in the state. He said that in the new Uttar Pradesh, the illumination of markets and commercial establishments at night is not only...