Union Minister Suresh Gopi has been accused of misusing an ambulance to reach the Thrissur Pooram venue. The Kerala Police have filed an FIR against him under IPC and Motor Vehicles Act sections. The controversy has ignited political debate, with the opposition accusing the police of interfering in the rituals. Gopi initially demanded a CBI probe but later retracted his statement, claiming he was injured and forced to travel in the ambulance.
In a significant milestone, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved its first-ever parliamentary win in Kerala, with Suresh Gopi’s victory in the Thrissur constituency. This marks the party’s entry into parliamentary representation in the state and is a result of increased outreach efforts among Christian communities. The BJP’s vote share in Kerala has risen from 15% in 2019 to 17% in the 2024 elections.
