CM Yogi's Light-Hearted Dig at Ravi Kishan Sparks Laughter, Sends Strong Message Against Encroachment

In a recent public event in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a light-hearted yet impactful remark directed at local MP and Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan. The humorous exchange, centered around allegations of encroachment, not only entertained the audience but also sent a powerful message across the state about the government’s seriousness on issues like urban cleanliness and illegal constructions.

The Event and the Remark

The moment unfolded during an official program held to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 177 development projects worth ₹253 crore in Gorakhpur. While addressing the gathering, CM Yogi spoke passionately about urban development and the urgent need to tackle waterlogging and encroachments in the city.

Amid his address, CM Yogi playfully mentioned,

“Our MP Ravi Kishan has built a house over a drain in the Ramgarh Tal area.”

The comment sparked laughter among the crowd. He further added, in a tongue-in-cheek tone,

“With modern technology, we can easily identify where construction has occurred over drains. If any such obstruction causes waterlogging, we’ll simply press a button to clear the drain.”

While humorous in delivery, the statement underscored the state’s zero-tolerance policy on unauthorized constructions and reinforced the government's emphasis on cleanliness and proper drainage systems.

Ravi Kishan’s Witty Comeback

Known for his charisma and quick wit, Ravi Kishan didn’t shy away from responding. The MP took the comment in stride and responded in a similarly humorous manner:

“I checked at night—now you too can go and find the drain!”

Kishan acknowledged that CM Yogi’s words carried a deeper message, stating,

“Yogiji targeted me symbolically to send a strong message to the people of the entire state. It doesn’t matter who you are—if you’ve encroached, it will be dealt with.”

He added that his home had full approval from the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) and that this wasn’t just about his house but about sending the right signals to the public.

One Arrow, Message to 25 Crore People

Ravi Kishan went on to praise CM Yogi’s governance style, noting,

“I am an actor and a Member of Parliament. When something is said about me, it goes viral. But the good thing is, it makes people alert.”

He concluded with a powerful statement:

“If I have to take an arrow to help the message reach 25 crore people, I’m ready for it.”

Kishan emphasized that thanks to the CM’s public remark, citizens across the state have started reassessing their properties, ensuring they are not in violation of any rules related to public land or drainage.

Public Response and Takeaway

The exchange between CM Yogi and Ravi Kishan has gone viral on social media, drawing both amusement and appreciation. Citizens and netizens lauded the leaders for handling a serious issue like encroachment in such an engaging and accessible way.

While the humor lightened the mood, the underlying takeaway remained serious: the state administration will take firm action against anyone obstructing public infrastructure—regardless of their status or position.

This event illustrates how effective communication from leadership, even when laced with humor, can catalyze widespread awareness and public action. The combination of development-focused leadership and symbolic accountability seems to be resonating well with the people of Uttar Pradesh.