Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 12 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended financial aid of INR 2 lakh to Gorakhpur resident Sandeep Kumar Srivastava, whose house was severely damaged in a recent fire. The assistance was provided from the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund to support his recovery from the loss.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister held a Janta Darshan at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur, where he heard the grievances and demands of people who had gathered to meet him.

On Sunday, Adityanath lauded the establishment of the BrahMos Missile Integration Unit in Lucknow, calling it a landmark step for India's defence capability. He stated that weapons manufactured in Lucknow ‘will shake the enemy.’

The facility, set up under the Defence Industrial Corridor initiative, will produce BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. It aims to boost India’s defence capabilities and reduce dependence on imports.

Addressing a public gathering in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said, ‘The biggest terror state is Pakistan. BrahMos is a missile that targeted a Pakistani aircraft recently and it will now be manufactured in Lucknow. Weapons will be made that will shake the enemy.’

Adityanath's remarks came in the context of Operation Sindoor, India's ongoing military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The BrahMos facility aligns with the Make-in-India initiative, promoting self-reliance in defence production and positioning Lucknow as a key defence manufacturing hub.

The Chief Minister also urged citizens to remain vigilant against anti-national elements. ‘We are secure when our country is secure, and that happens when we all keep the nation first. Public should be aware of anyone who makes any statement that is anti-national and boycott them,’ he added.

(ANI)