{
  "id": 4374405,
  "title": "Watch: CM Yogi in splits after Ravi Kishan compares Gorakhpur to Spain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/watch-cm-yogi-in-splits-after-ravi-kishan-compares-gorakhpur-to-spain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T07:38:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/hamke-lagaraha-spain-ravi-kishans-remark-on-gorakhpur-leaves-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-in-splits-watch/articleshow/133625310.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gorakhpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh, recently witnessed a unique interaction when BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan compared Gorakhpur to Spain during the inauguration of a new Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur. Kishan, speaking in Bhojpuri, described the city as a \"smart city\" and praised its development, stating that he felt the comparison was apt because he has seen places like Spain everywhere. His remarks drew laughter from those present, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, State Minister Sanjay Nishad, and the event's anchor. In response to Kishan's comparison, Adityanath directed the swift resolution of pending revenue court cases and emphasized the need for a high alert during upcoming festivals to prevent illegal activities such as cattle smuggling, Love Jihad, forced conversions, and vandalism of religious sites. He also warned against unnecessary delays in land, property, and public rights matters, ordering a 24x7 alert from police and administration concerning such incidents.",
  "summary": "BJP MP Ravi Kishan praised Gorakhpur's development, comparing it to Spain. He spoke at the inauguration of a newly constructed Kalyan Mandapam in Basharatpur. Kishan stated the city felt like a smart city due to visible progress. He expressed pride in the changes witnessed across the area. His remarks prompted laughter and smiles from attendees and officials.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ravi Kishan compared Gorakhpur to Spain.",
    "CM Yogi Adityanath responded with action plan.",
    "Emphasis on high alert during festivals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ravi Kishan's offhand comparison of Gorakhpur to Spain sparked amusement from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, but also prompted the CM to address pressing local issues like revenue court cases and festival security.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}