“If there is a tribal person, who is supposed to become tribal affairs minister, the person should be made the Minister for the empowerment of the upper caste community,” he added

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Suresh Gopi says Brahmin as Minister for Tribal Affairs will bring ‘big change’; withdraws it after facing criticism

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Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted a controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. Facing backlash over his remarks, Mr Gopi later backtracked, claiming that his statement was made with good intentions. Speaking at a BJP election campaign meeting in New Delhi, the actor-turned-politician said that real progress in tribal welfare would onl…

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"Brahmin Should Handle Tribal Affairs": Minister Sparks Row, Then Clarifies

Union Minister Suresh Gopi, the actor-turned-politician, expressed his personal interest in heading the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and revealed that he had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate the portfolio to him.

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Brahmin should handle tribal affairs: Union Minister sparks row, later clarifies

Union Minister Suresh Gopi claimed that upper caste members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio to ensure better progress, which he later retracted after backlash. His remarks were widely criticized, with opposition leaders demanding his removal and condemning his comments as discriminatory and uninformed.

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Union Minister Suresh Gopi backtracks on 'upper castes' remarks

New Delhi; Following the budget announcements, actor and Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi made controversial statements regarding tribal affairs, saying that progress can only be achieved if the tribal department is run by high-caste people. Union Minister Suresh Gopi made controversial statements regarding tribal affairs

ന്യൂഡൽഹി; ബജറ്റ് പ്രഖ്യാപനങ്ങൾക്ക് പിന്നാലെ കേരളത്തെ പരിഹസിച്ചും ആദിവാസി വകുപ്പ് ഉന്നത കുലജാതർ ഭരിച്ചാലേ പുരോഗതിയുണ്ടാകൂ എന്ന അഭിപ്രായപ്രകടനവുമായി നടനും കേന്ദ്ര സഹമന്ത്രിയുമായ സുരേഷ് ഗോപി. ഗോത്ര വകുപ്പ് ബ്രാഹ്‌മണർ ഭരിക്കട്ടെയെന്നും, ഉന്നതകുലജാതർ, Union Minister Suresh Gopi made controversial statements regarding tribal affairs

പുരോഗതി വേണോ ?, ആദിവാസി വകുപ്പ് ഉന്നതകുലജാതർ ഭരിക്കണം, ഞാൻ ചോദിച്ചതാണ്-സുരേഷ് ഗോപി

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Do you want progress? The tribal department should be run by upper castes, that's what I asked - Suresh Gopi

The Union minister said he had requested Narendra Modi several times, since becoming a Rajya Sabha MP in 2016, that he be given the tribal affairs portfolio.

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BJP’s Suresh Gopi withdraws comment calling for upper-castes to lead tribal affairs ministry

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram Feb 2 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted a controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio, which he backtracked later.Speaking at a BJP election campaign meeting in New Delhi, the actor-turned-politician said that real progress in tribal welfare would only be possible if leaders from "upper castes" oversaw…

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Union Minister Suresh Gopi withdraws statement that a person from a high caste should be made a minister for the upliftment of the tribal community. Controversial statement.suresh gopi, bjp, manoramanews

ഗോത്രവിഭാഗത്തിന്റെ ഉന്നമനത്തിന് ഉന്നതകുലജാതൻ വകുപ്പ് മന്ത്രിയാകണമെന്ന പ്രസ്താവന പിന്‍വലിച്ച് കേന്ദ്രമന്ത്രി സുരേഷ് ഗോപി. വിവാദപ്രസ്താവന.suresh gopi, bjp, manoramanews

പറഞ്ഞത് നല്ല ഉദ്ദേശത്തോടെ; പ്രസ്താവന ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടില്ലെങ്കില്‍ പിന്‍വലിക്കുന്നു: സുരേഷ്ഗോപി

Manoramanews

I said it with good intentions; I will retract my statement if I don't like it: Suresh Gopi

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the “upper castes” should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. Speaking at a BJP election campaign meeting in New Delhi, the actor-turned-politician said that real progress in tribal welfare would only be possible if leaders from “upper castes” oversaw the ministry. “It’s a curse of our country that only a per…

The Siasat Daily

Tribal affairs should be handled by Brahmins or Naidus: Union Minister

The Hindu Patrika Union Minister Suresh Gopi Upper Caste Remarks Opposition Demands Resignation Know Details Nilesh Desai 
Tribal Welfare Ministry Remarks: Suresh Gopi, who came into politics from the film industry, while addressing an election rally said, "Real progress in tribal welfare will be possible only when the responsibility of the ministry will be taken by the leaders of the 'upper caste'. After this statement of the Union Minister was…

The Hindu Patrika Union Minister Suresh Gopi Upper Caste Remarks Opposition Demands Resignation Know Details Nilesh Desai 
Tribal Welfare Ministry Remarks: फिल्मी जगत से राजनीति में आए सुरेश गोपी ने चुनावी जनसभा को संबोधित करते हुए कहा, “जनजातीय कल्याण में वास्तविक प्रगति तभी संभव होगी, जब मंत्रालय की जिम्मेदारी ‘सवर्ण जाति’ के नेता संभालेंगे. केंद्रीय मंत्री के इस बयान की आलोचना होने के बाद उन्होंने सफाई देते हुए कहा कि अच्छे इरादे से ये बयान द…

Suresh Gopi says Brahmin as Minister for Tribal Affairs will bring ‘big change’; withdraws it after facing criticism

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