Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Suresh Gopi on Tharoor Joining BJP, Bharat Mata Row
A Union Minister named Suresh Gopi said that a politician named Shashi Tharoor needs to decide if he wants to join a political party called BJP.
Gopi thinks Tharoor is changing his views because he understands what people want.
Gopi also talked about the idea of worshipping Bharat Mata, saying it's like worshiping the Earth.
Additionally, Gopi said he doesn't like how ministers hire personal staff who get many benefits, which he thinks is unfair when other people aren't getting paid.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi commented on whether Congress MP Shashi Tharoor would join the BJP.
Gopi stated Tharoor must decide himself if he wants to join the BJP.
Gopi believes changes in Tharoor are due to understanding people's interests.
Gopi commented on the Bharat Mata-related row and said worshipping Bharat Mata is akin to worshipping the goddess Earth.
Gopi opposed the practice of ministers appointing personal staff with extensive benefits.
- Who
- Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
- What
- Union Minister Suresh Gopi commented on Shashi Tharoor potentially joining BJP and other related topics.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Not specified, but regarding Indian politics.
- Why
- Responding to reporters' questions about Shashi Tharoor's potential move to BJP and other political issues.
Union Minister's Stance
Not Applicable
Personal Staff Benefits
Union Minister's Stance
The practice of ministers appointing personal staff with extensive benefits is wrong.
Not Applicable
Not applicable.
- Union Minister
- Suresh Gopi
- Political Figure Discussed
- Shashi Tharoor
- Political Party Mentioned
- BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Topic Discussed
- Potential BJP membership, Bharat Mata, personal staff appointments