BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan emphasized that a region previously troubled by law and order issues and migration is now experiencing significant advancements. He pointed to improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industry as key indicators of this growth.
Recalling his visits to Gorakhpur for film shoots since 2004, Kishan said the city had changed significantly.
As keynote speaker at the TOI-UP Transformation Dialogues in Gorakhpur, he said the region, once associated with concerns over law and order and migration, was now witnessing growth in infrastructure, healthcare, education and industry. “The difference between Gorakhpur of two decades ago and today is enormous,” he said, recalling a time when people were hesitated in displaying their prosperity because of security concerns. He said the Nath tradition stood for social harmony and development reaching every section of society. “P does not stand for Pandit, but parivarvaad,” he said.
He attributed the change to improved roads, air connectivity and urban infrastructure under chief minister Yogi Adityanath . He highlighted efforts to tackle encephalitis and the role of AIIMS Gorakhpur in strengthening healthcare. Calling Purvanchal a hub of talent, Kishan cited cricketer Vishal Nishad as an example of young talent getting opportunities. Speaking about the political discourse around the Brahmin community, BJP MP Ravi Kishan targeted the Samajwadi Party, Congress and PDM.
Gorakhpur : BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan on Wednesday said Gorakhpur and eastern UP had undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, emerging as a destination for investment, industry and new opportunities.
He also praised development initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath, saying ongoing projects were creating opportunities for the region’s youth and future generations.