Union Minister and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi on Sunday (August 17, 2025) said that it was the Election Commission of India (ECI), not him, that must respond to allegations of voter list manipulation in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Thrissur.
Speaking to the media after garlanding the statue of Sakthan Thampuran in Thrissur, the Minister reacted for the first time to the raging controversy.
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“It is the Chief Election Commissioner who should answer your doubts. Why didn’t I respond? Because it is not my responsibility. I am a minister, and I have fulfilled my duties. Those who must reply will reply. If you have more questions, ask them — or wait until the matter comes before the Supreme Court,” he said.
In a sharp remark aimed at his critics, he added: “A few monkeys have jumped out raising allegations. Go and ask them instead.”
