Suresh Gopi: All about BJP's breakthrough leader in Kerala
Lok Sabha elections in the state. Suresh Gopi, a well-known actor who transitioned into politics, won the Thrissur constituency along the Kerala coast.This is a significant milestone, marking the BJP's first entry into parliamentary representation in Kerala.
The party increased its vote share by approximately 3%, rising from 15% in 2019 to 17% in the 2024 elections.Gopi's triumph in Thrissur was achieved with a substantial margin of 74,686 votes over his nearest competitor, advocate VS Sunil Kumar from the Communist Party of India (CPI).In the last two years, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP have been ramping up their outreach initiatives among Kerala's Christian communities. Their goal is to broaden their influence and solidify their organisational foundation in the state.Beginning with the Sneha Yatra (a door-to-door campaign) in the predominantly non-Hindu areas of Kerala, and holding numerous meetings with specific Christian groups, particularly the Syro-Malabar communities, combined with PM Narendra Modi's strong focus on Kerala, the efforts have borne fruit for the party.1) Born in June 1958 in Kerala's Alappuzha, Suresh Gopi holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master of Arts in English Literature.
He is an actor and playback singer, primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, though he has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. Additionally, he is a philanthropist and social worker.2) In 1998, he received the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Kaliyattam.
Before taking a break from acting, his final film was My God (2015). After a five-year hiatus, he returned to Malayalam cinema with a significant
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