Union Minister and actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi on Monday dismissed as ‘grossly incorrect’ media reports suggesting that he was seeking an ‘exit’ from the Narendra Modi-led government.
In a Facebook post, Gopi said that it is a matter of pride for him to be in the Council of Ministers of the Modi government and to represent the people of Kerala. His statement came after his remarks to the media on Sunday night, expressing hope that he would soon be relieved of his post as he wants to do more films, sparking speculation about his continued role in the Modi-led government.
“A few media platforms are spreading the incorrect news that I am going to resign from the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government.
This is grossly incorrect. It is a matter of pride for me to be in the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government and to represent the people of Kerala,” Gopi said in the post. Attaching his photo with Modi on his FB page, Gopi said, “under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, we are committed to the development and prosperity of Kerala.
” Earlier, the Congress’s Kerala unit had posted a news channel video on ‘X’ containing Gopi’s remarks. When reporters asked whether he chose the post of Minister of State (MoS) considering his film commitments, a smiling Gopi had said, “Nothing was demanded. I had told (them) that I don’t want this. I feel that I will be relieved without delay.”