Suresh Gopi Considers Resignation From Union Minister of State Position To Pursue Film Career

Suresh Gopi Considers Resigning As Union Minister of State: Suresh Gopi expressed his consideration of resigning from the position of Union Minister of State, as reported by Manorama News. He stated his desire to pursue filmmaking and expressed hope for release from his ministerial duties. Additionally, he affirmed his commitment to serving as an MP for Thrissur, clarifying to Manorama News that he previously expressed disinterest in the Union Minister role.

Suresh Gopi Responds To Resignation Reports

Meanwhile, in response to reports of his resignation from the cabinet, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi dismissed the news, clarifying that resigning from the cabinet is not on his agenda. He emphasised that his focus is on completing the films he has committed to.

Suresh Gopi stated that he will prepare an outline of the state's development plans to present to the central government. Regarding his passion for cinema, he mentioned that steps are already being taken to finish the films. He clarified that he did not anticipate a cabinet position and attended the oath-taking ceremony fully aware that he was being appointed as a Minister of State.

Yesterday marked a pivotal moment in the political journey of actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi as he was sworn in as Minister of State in the third Narendra Modi Cabinet. Having triumphed in the Thrissur constituency and secured a seat in the Lok Sabha as an MP, Suresh Gopi took the oath in English, invoking the name of God.

His appointment as Minister of State was anticipated following his resounding victory in the Thrissur constituency, where he garnered an impressive majority of 74,686 votes. However, there have been murmurs of dissatisfaction from within Suresh Gopi's camp regarding his current position. Reports suggest that he harbours ambitions for a higher-ranking role and desires a union minister post.

Who Is Suresh Gopi?

Suresh Gopi, born on June 26, 1958, in Alappuzha, embarked on his journey in the entertainment industry as a child artist in the 1965 film "Odayil Ninnu." He rose to prominence as an action star in the Malayalam film industry during the 1990s, earning widespread recognition.

Transitioning from a flourishing acting career, Suresh Gopi ventured into politics in 2016, aligning himself with the BJP. In October of the same year, he received a BJP nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

During his tenure from 2016 to 2019, Suresh Gopi served as a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Communications and Information Technology Committee. Subsequently, from 2019 to 2022, he contributed to the Consultative Committee for Tribal Affairs and held a position on the Coconut Development Board in Kochi.

In the electoral arena, Suresh Gopi contested both the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2021 assembly polls from Kerala's Thrissur constituency. Despite his immense popularity, particularly evident in the large crowds drawn during campaigning, victory eluded him. However, in the general election of 2024, Suresh Gopi secured the Thrissur seat for the BJP with 4,12,338 votes. This win marked the Bharatiya Janata Party's debut in the Lok Sabha from Kerala.