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Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism and Malayalam film actor Suresh Gopi, the BJP’s first Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, has said he wants to step down from his ministerial post, citing his wish to return to acting full-time. Speaking at an event in Kannur on Sunday, October 12, the Thrissur MP said his income had significantly declined since taking charge as a minister and that he wished to resume his film career to support his family.

“I really want to continue acting. I need to earn more; my income has now stopped completely,” Suresh said. The actor-politician said he had conveyed his reluctance to take up ministerial responsibilities even before the Lok Sabha elections. “Acting brings me revenue, and I want

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