‘Gorakhpur Feels Like Spain’: Ravi Kishan Hails City’s Transformation, CM Yogi’s Reaction Steals Show | Video

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‘Gorakhpur Feels Like Spain’: Ravi Kishan Hails City’s Transformation, CM Yogi’s Reaction Steals Show | Video

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Last Updated: August 30, 2026, 19:05 IST

Kishan made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the newly constructed Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur, Gorakhpur.

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Ravi Kishan Praises Gorakhpur’s Transformation.

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan on Saturday compared Gorakhpur to Spain while praising what he described as the city’s development.

Kishan made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the newly constructed Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur, Gorakhpur. His comments left the Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in splits.

‘I Feel It Is Spain’

Speaking in Bhojpuri, Kishan said he felt Gorakhpur had become an “amazing place" and compared the city with Spain. “Hamke lagraha spain, hamke lagraha ye adbhut jagah. Hamke smart city lagraha," he said.

Kishan said he felt Gorakhpur looked like a smart city because he had travelled to and seen places across the world.

“I feel it is Spain, I feel it is an amazing place. I feel it is a smart city because I have seen places everywhere," he said.

While speaking about the changes he had witnessed in Gorakhpur, Kishan also took a dig at those who, according to him, could not see the development in the city.

“Mujhe lagta hai, tum andha hain aankh ka to hum kya kare," he said.

Translated into English, the remark meant: “I feel you are blind if you can’t see the development, so what can I do?"

Kishan was speaking about the transformation he said he had seen in Gorakhpur and expressed his pride in the city. His comments came at the inauguration of the newly constructed Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur, where he addressed those gathered for the event.

The actor-turned-politician highlighted the changes in the city while describing Gorakhpur as a smart city and drawing a comparison with Spain.

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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 What specific developments did Ravi Kishan highlight in Gorakhpur? Ravi Kishan highlighted the overall transformation and rapid development he has witnessed in Gorakhpur, stating that the city now feels like a smart city. How will Gorakhpur's transformation impact local residents? Gorakhpur's transformation has improved connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, and created new opportunities and attractions for young people. The city's infrastructure development, including new overbridges, wider roads, and smart city projects, has made daily life easier for residents. Businesses have benefited from easier customer access, and the city is becoming a hub for the Bhojpuri entertainment industry, offering new opportunities for local artists. Powered by Ask News18

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First Published: August 30, 2026, 19:05 IST

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