BJP

Ravi Kishan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Party hopper: INC → BJP

Age: 55
Terms served: 2
Declared assets: ₹43.3 Cr
Education: 12th Pass
Before politics: Actor and Film Producer
Case details: 0 pending criminal cases.

Background

Ravi Kishan is a popular actor in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema who transitioned to politics. He successfully retained the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat in 2024 and was honored with the Sansad Ratna Award in 2025.

Declared Assets Over Time

From sworn election affidavits (ECI/MyNeta) — self-declared each time they contested.

2024

₹43.3 Cr

Liabilities: 2024: ₹1.8 Cr

Parliament Report Card

69%
Attendance: 244
Questions asked: 26
Debates: 3
Private bills

Source: PRS Legislative Research

Electoral History

Won2024Gorakhpur · BJP · won by over one lakh votes
Won2019Gorakhpur · BJP
Lost2014Jaunpur · INC

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 7 in progress · 3 unverified

AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

Promised to work towards the national vision of a developed India through local infrastructure projects.
Viksit Bharat (Developed India) · From party manifesto · Source: YouTube
He has continued to advocate for regional development projects in line with national visions.
In Progress
Campaigned on cultural nationalism and the preservation of 'Ram Rajya' principles.
Preservation of Ram Rajya · From party manifesto · Source: India Times
Could not find reliable recent information.
Unverified
Promised to continue transforming the region through infrastructure projects and state welfare schemes.
Local Infrastructure and Welfare · Source: BJP Rallies
He actively advocates for infrastructure projects and investments in Gorakhpur.
In Progress
Committed to ₹30,000 crore worth of development work in Gorakhpur constituency; campaigned on constitutional protection and women's safety.
Infrastructure · Source: Deccan Herald
He actively advocates for infrastructure projects and investments in Gorakhpur.
In Progress
Viksit Bharat (Developed India): Promised to work towards the national vision of a developed India through local infrastructure projects.
General · From party manifesto · Source: YouTube
He has continued to advocate for regional development projects in line with national visions.
In Progress
Preservation of Ram Rajya: Campaigned on cultural nationalism and the preservation of 'Ram Rajya' principles.
General · From party manifesto · Source: India Times
Could not find reliable recent information.
Unverified
Local Infrastructure and Welfare: Promised to continue transforming the region through infrastructure projects and state welfare schemes.
General · Source: BJP Rallies
He actively advocates for infrastructure projects and investments in Gorakhpur.
In Progress
Establishment of a Film City: Promised the establishment of a full-fledged film city in Gorakhpur to create employment opportunities for local youth.
General · Source: https://ndtv.com/
He has consistently advocated for a film city in Gorakhpur, which is receiving support from the UP government.
In Progress
Construction of Flyovers for Urban Mobility: Prioritized the construction of flyovers to improve urban mobility and address traffic congestion.
General · Source: https://economictimes.com/
Could not find reliable recent information.
Unverified
Establishment of Premier Educational Institutions: Advocated for the establishment of institutions like an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), an Indian Institute of Management (IIM), and a Skill Development University.
General · Source: https://prsindia.org/
He has frequently raised the demand for establishing an IIT and an IIM in Gorakhpur in the Lok Sabha.
In Progress

Controversies & Record

No recorded controversies.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Kishan
https://myneta.info/
https://prsindia.org/