Ravi Kishan's ‘Gorakhpur feels like Spain’ remark made Yogi Adityanath laugh again, adding to the actor-MP's growing list of viral moments.

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has once again turned a public speech into a viral moment and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's reaction has made it even more memorable.
At a development programme in Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan enthusiastically compared the city to Spain while speaking about the changes he sees around him.
“Humke lagela Spain,” he said, declaring in his characteristic Bhojpuri-infused style that Gorakhpur felt like Spain to him. He then took the joke a step further, suggesting that those who could not see the transformation might as well be blind.
The remark drew immediate laughter from the audience. Sitting in the front row below the stage, Yogi Adityanath was seen smiling and laughing as Kishan continued his animated delivery.
The clip has since travelled widely across social media.
The moment came during a programme in Basharatpur, where a new community hall was inaugurated and development projects worth around ₹170 crore were launched.
But for those who have followed Ravi Kishan's public appearances, this was more than just another funny speech.
It was another addition to a growing collection of moments where Kishan's unpredictable style of speaking has left even Yogi Adityanath struggling to keep a straight face.
Not the first time Ravi Kishan has made Yogi laugh
The latest video has also reminded social media users of an earlier Ravi Kishan speech that had produced a similar reaction from Yogi.
The occasion was the inauguration of a cremation ground, or shamshaan ghat. Kishan later recalled being unsure about how one was even supposed to deliver an inauguration speech at such a place.
His eventual speech, however, took the familiar Ravi Kishan route.
Speaking about the facilities at the cremation ground, Kishan mixed development talk with humour, making remarks about how the place had been equipped and joking about the final journey of those who arrived there.
The unusual setting, combined with Kishan's dramatic delivery and unexpected punchlines, left Yogi laughing. The incident later became one of the many clips associated with Ravi Kishan's distinctive public-speaking style.
And now, with “Humke lagela Spain,” another Kishan speech — and another amused Yogi reaction — is doing the rounds.
Ravi Kishan is having a viral moment and it is not just politics
What makes the latest clip more interesting is that Ravi Kishan has recently become something of an unlikely internet favourite.
His speeches are only one part of it.
Old videos and newer appearances featuring his singing, dance moves, expressions and dramatic mannerisms have repeatedly resurfaced online, finding a new audience far beyond his political following.
His signature dance steps, in particular, have become social media material, with the trend eventually catching the attention of celebrities as well. Actors including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Pravinn Dabas have recreated one of Ravi Kishan's viral moves, further pushing his mannerisms into mainstream pop culture.
His singing clips too have found a fresh audience, while his distinctive walk and expressions have inspired memes and recreations.
The result is an unusual second life for an actor who has spent decades on screen and is now a sitting MP: Ravi Kishan has become a recurring character in the internet's meme culture.
Published: 30 Aug 2026, 03:26 pm IST
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