Addressing law graduates, the Chief Minister stressed public trust, constitutional values and responsible use of AI.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (PTI Photo)
Lucknow,Oct 17, 2026 19:56 IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the state had moved from mafia rule to the rule of law, creating a stronger foundation for investment, development and public trust.
Addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow, Yogi urged young legal professionals to uphold constitutional values, remain committed to truth and ensure that justice was accessible to every section of society.
"The greatest asset of law is not its sections, but the trust of the common people," he said, stressing that impartiality, respect for victims and professional integrity were essential to strengthening the justice system.
The chief minister said Uttar Pradesh, once counted among the country's BIMARU states, had transformed its economic position and was now among India's top three economies. He also highlighted the state's ambition to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2029-30.
Speaking about artificial intelligence, Yogi cautioned against allowing technology to replace human judgment in the legal profession. He referred to the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to emphasise that the final decision must remain with human beings.
"We should make AI an assistant, not a charioteer. Your judgment and Dharma should be your charioteer," he said, adding that the authenticity of digital evidence must be scientifically verified amid growing cybercrime and deepfake-related challenges.
He said cyber police stations had been established in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, while cyber help desks were operational in 1,583 police stations. He also highlighted the AI Pragya programme, which aims to train 10 lakh young people in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity.
Urging graduates to stay connected with their communities, he asked them to help resolve local disputes, avoid professional compromises and continue studying new laws and judicial decisions.
Congratulating the students and their parents, Yogi said legal professionals had a responsibility to protect the rights of ordinary citizens and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
"History will deliver the verdict, but you have to make the arguments," he told the graduates.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Arun Bhansali, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
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