Suresh Gopi’s real-life drama rivals his movie roles

Thiruvananthapuram: Suresh Gopi seems to live in a world where the rules that govern ordinary people simply don’t apply. Even after becoming a Member of Parliament, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Minister of Tourism, his ego remains firmly in the driver’s seat, while listening to citizens appears to be a completely optional subplot.

His election itself continues to raise eyebrows. Phantom voters, double votes, and a sudden surge of nearly one and a half lakh new names in Thrissur’s voters’ list have left many wondering if the script was written before the election even began. Critics allege that his victory owes more to sleight-of-hand than genuine support.

Then came the Pooram controversy. Reports claim he arrived at the venue in an ambulance, violating regulations, with visuals of him stepping out quickly going viral. His explanation? All just an “illusion.” Convenient, isn’t it?

The house repair saga was equally dramatic. Kochu Velayudhan sought help for repairs, only to have his application outright rejected. Gopi later waved it off as a “clerical error” during a dialogue session in Kodungallur. Meanwhile, CPI M promised to build the house, leaving Gopi to insist it was all just a minor oversight.

Not to be outdone, he mocked an elderly woman seeking help to recover her deposits from Karuvannur bank. His advice? “Sister, don’t talk too much; if you want the ED -seized money, approach the Chief Minister.” When she said she couldn’t, his response was: “Then climb onto my chest.” Charming.

Even the Thrissur Archdiocese, in its newspaper editorial, questioned how nearly one lakh new voters appeared between 2019 and 2024, implying that outsiders were added to the rolls to secure his victory, a convenient shortcut to win without actually earning the electorate’s support.

For now, Suresh Gopi remains in the spotlight, not for achievements or service, but for controversies that make his political life a nonstop spectacle, ego, theatrics, and gaffes rolled into one.