Watch: CM Yogi in splits after Ravi Kishan compares Gorakhpur to Spain
BJP MP Ravi Kishan compared the city of Gorakhpur to Spain during a development inauguration event, drawing laughter from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The comments were intended to highlight the city's infrastructure improvements.
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Reflects the political rhetoric used by Indian officials to frame urban development as a success story.
GORAKHPUR: BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan on Saturday likened Gorakhpur to Spain while highlighting 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.Speaking in Bhojpuri, Kishan said, "Hamke lagraha spain, hamke lagraha ye adbhut jagah. Hamke smart city lagraha. Kaheki ham sab jagah dekh liye. Mujhe lagta hai, tum andha hain aankh ka to hum kya kare."(“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.
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