Suresh GopiDOCKET NO. 65905

AGE

65

EDUCATION

M.A. in English Literature

TERMS SERVED

1

PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS

Film Actor / Playback Singer

DECLARED ASSETS

Rs 12.67 Crore

A prominent Malayalam film actor and politician, currently serving as the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Tourism.

ATTENDANCE

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QUESTIONS ASKED

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DEBATES PARTICIPATED

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MPLADS UTILIZATION

9.5%

SOURCE: PRS India

ALLOCATED

₹14.70 Cr

SPENT

₹1.60 Cr

UNSPENT

₹13.10 Cr

UTILIZATION

10.9%

WORKS COMPLETED

15

WORKS RECOMMENDED

75

SOURCE: Empowered Indian (empoweredindian.in/mplads), MPLADS government data

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 4 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

1. 01. Committed to bringing central funds for infrastructure and tourism development in Thrissur, including Guruvayur temple complex upgrades.

   IN PROGRESS

   Suresh Gopi, as a newly elected MP and Minister, has publicly affirmed his commitment to securing central funds for Thrissur's infrastructure and tourism, including Guruvayur temple, and has initiated discussions and visits related to this.

   Thrissur Development Package · SOURCE: Manorama Online (June 21, 2024)

2. 02. Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code to ensure gender equality across communities.

   IN PROGRESS

   The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a national agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party, reiterated in its 2024 manifesto. While Suresh Gopi supports it as an MP, its implementation is a complex national legislative process currently under government consideration.

   Uniform Civil Code · SOURCE: BJP Lok Sabha Election 2024 Manifesto

3. 03. Contributing to the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.

   IN PROGRESS

   Viksit Bharat 2047 is a long-term national vision. As a Union Minister and MP, Suresh Gopi's parliamentary and ministerial duties inherently contribute to this overarching and continuous collective effort.

   Viksit Bharat 2047 · SOURCE: Prime Minister's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

4. 04. Leveraging his Ministerial portfolio for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism to boost Kerala's tourism sector.

   IN PROGRESS

   As the newly appointed Minister of State for Tourism, Suresh Gopi has publicly stated his intent to boost Kerala's tourism sector and has begun engaging with state officials and stakeholders to formulate strategies.

   Tourism Promotion · SOURCE: The New Indian Express (June 2024)

Includes charges related to cheating and tax evasion (luxury car registration in Puducherry) and multiple cases related to unlawful assembly and rioting during political protests.

• Allegations (2025) by opposition leaders that he made a false declarat

  HIGH · UNDER-TRIAL

  Allegations (2025) by opposition leaders that he made a false declaration in his affidavit regarding residency for inclusion in Thrissur voters' list; local court sought police report.

  2025-08 · SOURCE: Onmanorama - Congress accuses Suresh Gopi of giving false information before LS polls

• Anticipatory bail granted by Kerala HC (2024) on allegation of misbeha

  MEDIUM · UNDER-TRIAL

  Anticipatory bail granted by Kerala HC (2024) on allegation of misbehaviour toward a woman journalist (IPC 354).

  2024-01 · SOURCE: The Statesman - Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Suresh Gopi over misconduct against journalist

• [1] MyNeta 2024 Lok Sabha affidavit
• [2] 18th Lok Sabha – also serving as Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism (from June 2024)
• [3] Election rallies, Thrissur campaign 2024
• [4] BJP 2024 Lok Sabha Manifesto
• [5] Post-election statements, June 2024