Overview

• Speaking in Kannur at the inauguration of C. Sadanandan Master's MP office, the Minister of State said his earnings have "stopped completely" since taking office and urged the BJP to elevate Sadanandan in his place.
• He framed the proposal as a strategic step for Kerala politics, specifically citing Kannur, where Sadanandan's recent Rajya Sabha nomination was viewed as significant.
• Gopi is the BJP’s first Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, elected from Thrissur in 2024, and currently serves as Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and for Tourism.
• He said family financial responsibilities and stalled film work motivated his wish to return to acting, noting he had earlier told party leaders he did not seek a ministerial berth.
• There has been no confirmation from the central leadership of any resignation acceptance or Cabinet change, with Gopi’s statement remaining a public offer rather than a formal move.