KANNUR: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday announced his desire to “be removed” from the post, suggesting that BJP’s newly elected Rajya Sabha member C Sadanandan be considered his replacement. He was in town to inaugurate Sadanandan’s MP office.
Speaking to party workers at a function, which was also attended by Sadanandan, Suresh Gopi described the senior leader’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha as a significant milestone in the politics of the district. “I sincerely request that I be removed from the post of minister and that Sadanandan be named minister in my place.
I am confident that this will mark a new chapter in Kerala’s political history.” Suresh Gopi reflected on his journey, saying that he had never sought a ministerial position. He said he would want to continue doing films as his finances had been severely affected.
According to reports, Suresh Gopi cited significant drop in income since assuming office. The actor-turned-politician revealed that his earnings from acting have "completely stopped," prompting him to consider returning to his film career.
(With inputs from Online Desk.)