'Hamke lagaraha Spain': Ravi Kishan's remark on Gorakhpur leaves UP CM Yogi Adityanath in splits; watch

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. I feel you are blind if you can't see the development, so what can I do?”)Kishan was speaking about the changes he said he had witnessed in Gorakhpur and expressing his pride in the city.His remarks prompted laughter among those on stage.Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, state minister Sanjay Nishad and the event’s anchor were seen smiling and laughing during the exchange.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.