The video of the alleged phone conversation between BJP MP Ravi Kishan and BJP councilor Vishwajit Tripathi regarding the problem of waterlogging after heavy rains in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In the viral clip, a heated argument is being heard between the two regarding drainage and filling of water in the city.
It is being told that during the conversation the councilor raised questions regarding the regulator and system for drainage. Meanwhile, MP Ravi Kishan allegedly asked the councilor whether he had 'joined SP', to which the councilor retorted and allegedly asked whether the MP had 'joined BSP'. In the same conversation, the comment about 'Brahmin God' has also been mentioned. After the viral conversation, the discussion intensified on social media that there was a dispute between the two leaders regarding waterlogging.
What happened between Ravi Kishan and Councilor Vishwajeet Tripathi?
There was a phone conversation between Councilor Vishwajit Tripathi and MP Ravi Kishan regarding waterlogging and drainage. The councilor said that if the regulator is not operated on time, the area will be flooded. On this Ravi Kishan replied that everything is on, to whom are you telling this? The councilor said that he is telling this to the MP only. After this, in the viral conversation, Ravi Kishan claimed to have heard something like 'Brahmin Devta, Pura Chalu Ba, Kekra Se Sunawat Ba'.
Hello councilor ji ho gayaal… Ravi Kishan
When the conversation progressed, Ravi Kishan allegedly told the councilor, 'You are talking like SP, have you joined?' On this the councilor retorted and allegedly said, 'If you talked about water, would you join SP? Have you joined BSP? Hello Councilor Ji, why is he so angry that he suddenly insisted on talking like this, when everything was going on, then the Councilor said that he should talk to the officials. After this, in the conversation there is discussion between the two about drainage and talking to the officials. The councilor asked the MP to talk to the officials.
Later, questions were also raised by the councilor regarding the presence of the MP. He said that the MP had identified himself among the public while boating, whereas according to him, the MP could not be contacted by calling nearby. However, this is the councilor's allegation and there is no independent confirmation of it in the available information.
Amid the controversy, MP Ravi Kishan later arrived to inspect the waterlogged areas along with Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava and Municipal Corporation officials. During this, necessary instructions were given to the officials regarding drainage, installation of pumps and cleaning of drains. Information was also taken from the local people about their problems.