Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for leading a corruption-free government in the state. <br />''<br />''He said, the law and order situation has improved immensely and the spirit of criminals and mafias are at a lowest due to strict actions taken against them. <br />''<br />''Shri Rajnath Singh was addressing a function at Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh today. <br />''<br />''He further said Uttar Pradesh is scripting new chapters in the development course and is on the path of becoming Uttam Pradesh.<br />'' <br />''The Defence Minister said 2014 was a watershed moment in the history of India as the public gave BJP an overwhelming mandate. <br />''<br />''He said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a stronger nation globally.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Earlier, the Defence Minister along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the statue of Mahant Avaidyanath, the chief priest of Gorakhnath Temple to commemorate his 7th death anniversary.</span><br />