BJP MP Suresh Gopi expresses reluctance for cabinet berth, says I want to act in films
New Delhi: BJP MP Suresh Gopi, recently inducted into the Union Cabinet as Minister of State (MoS), has expressed his desire to get relieved from the Cabinet.
Gopi, representing Kerala, conveyed his reluctance just hours after the swearing-in ceremony of the third Modi Government.
Gopi, known for his background as an actor-turned-politician, had campaigned during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the promise of advocating for a Union Minister for Thrissur, citing it as "Modi's guarantee".
However, following his appointment, he revealed his preference to focus on his role as an MP rather than hold a Cabinet position.
Speaking to Malayalam TV channels in Delhi, Gopi stated, "I want to work as an MP. My stand was that I didn’t want it (Cabinet berth). I had told (the party) that I was not interested in it (Cabinet berth). I think I will be relieved soon."
Throughout his campaign, Gopi had reiterated his passion for acting and affirmed his intention to continue his involvement in the film industry alongside his political responsibilities.
The BJP's decision to nominate Gopi for a Cabinet position marked a significant milestone for the party in Kerala, where he secured victory in the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat with a considerable majority. Gopi's induction into the Cabinet was seen as a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its presence in the state.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
