Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 7 (HBTV): Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday urged the public to prioritise the nation's well-being over personal or family interests.

‘A developed and self-reliant India will be created only when our resolve is linked to our duties, when India becomes our priority. Nation first; family, personal interests later,’ said CM Yogi in Ayodhya.

He further stated that the country is witnessing the emergence of a new Ayodhya. ‘Eight years ago, no one would have even thought that four-lane roads would be built here, or that an international airport would come up. Today, we are seeing a new Ayodhya,’ he said.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister expressed concern over social media content allegedly aimed at demoralising the armed forces.

‘Today, a few people post tweets on social media that aim to weaken the morale of our soldiers. Why is this happening? Everyone's goal should be “Nation First.” When someone works with the spirit of keeping the nation above all, they build a generation that ensures the country’s safety and self-reliance,’ he said.

CM Yogi also paid tribute to City Montessori School (CMS) founder, the late Jagdish Gandhi, praising his commitment to education. ‘He did not give up. With courage and dedication, they created something meaningful in the field of education,’ the Chief Minister said.

He highlighted that CMS now has around 65,000 students, calling it a ‘major achievement.’ He also appreciated a cultural performance by students based on the theme of Adi Yogi.

Meanwhile, incidents of heavy shelling and cross-border firing were reported from various locations along the Pakistan border on Saturday.

Top government sources said India has decided that any future act of terror will be considered an ‘act of war’ and will be responded to accordingly.

(ANI)