On Maharishi Valmiki's Prakat Diwas in Lucknow on Tuesday, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Those who abuse Lord Ram, they insult Lord Valmiki. Those who insult Lord Valmiki, they insult Lord Ram too." The occasion was marked across state with Ramayana recitations, cultural performances, and prayers. Earlier, PM Narendra Modi lauded Valmiki's ideals for shaping social harmony and guiding generations.