New Delhi, Suresh Gopi, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Kerala, expressed his desire to quit the Modi Cabinet just hours after being sworn in as a Minister of State (MoS) in Modi’s new government.

According to Kashmir Media Service, talking to Malayalam TV channels in Delhi after the ceremony, Gopi said, “I want to work as an MP. My position was clear from the start; I did not want a Cabinet berth. I informed the party of my lack of interest in the role. I believe I will be relieved soon.”

He further added, “The people of Thrissur are well aware. I will excel as an MP. My passion for acting remains, and I have upcoming film projects. Let the party make the final decision.” Gopi’s remarks surfaced ahead of the Union Cabinet’s first scheduled meeting on Monday. Gopi, along with senior party leader George Kurian, were the only BJP nominees from Kerala to be inducted into the Union Cabinet.

During his campaign, Gopi, 65, advocated the promise of a Union Minister representing Thrissur, repeatedly emphasising this commitment in public meetings and interactions. Despite winning the Lok Sabha seat for Thrissur with a substantial majority of over 74,000 votes, Gopi has maintained his stance on continuing his acting career.