Tue Feb 04 16:05:13 UTC 2025: ## Thrissur MP’s “Free Services” Signboard Sparks Debate
**Thrissur, Kerala –** A signboard outside the newly opened Thrissur office of Union Minister Suresh Gopi has ignited a debate on social media. The board explicitly states that services offered by the MP’s office will be free of cost, a detail that has raised eyebrows among some residents.
The announcement, which specifies office hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday, prompted questions about the need to highlight the free nature of the services. Critics questioned whether the implication is that services were previously not free, drawing parallels to the signage often seen outside private medical clinics.
However, others have defended the board, praising it as a positive step aimed at ensuring accessibility for ordinary citizens and preventing potential bribery or corruption. Some speculate it is a proactive measure to avoid undesirable practices.
The office, located on Cherur Road, opened on Monday in the absence of Mr. Gopi, who was reportedly in Delhi. The inauguration was attended by religious leaders and BJP officials. This incident comes amidst ongoing protests against Mr. Gopi’s alleged casteist remarks made during his recent election campaign in Delhi.
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