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**Summary:**

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has expressed his desire to resign from his ministerial post and has publicly recommended C. Sadanandan, a newly elected Rajya Sabha member from the BJP, as his replacement. Gopi cited Sadanandan’s significance in Kannur politics and expressed hope that his office would soon be upgraded to a ministerial one. Gopi also mentioned that he never wanted to be a minister by quitting his film career.

**News Article:**

**Union Minister Suresh Gopi Calls for Resignation, Backs C. Sadanandan as Replacement**

**Kannur, India – October 12, 2025** – In a surprising turn of events, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi publicly announced his desire to step down from his ministerial position during an address to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Kannur on Sunday. The actor-turned-politician went further, recommending C. Sadanandan, the BJP’s newly elected Rajya Sabha member from Kannur, as his successor.

“I am saying here with sincerity that Mr. Sadanandan should be made a (Union) Minister after removing me. I believe that it will become a new chapter in the political history of Kerala,” Gopi stated, addressing party members alongside Mr. Sadanandan.

Gopi, who joined the BJP in October 2016, highlighted the significance of Sadanandan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, calling it a “significant breakthrough” for Kannur politics. He expressed his hope that Sadanandan’s MP office would soon be upgraded to a ministerial office.

While Gopi acknowledged the mandate given by the people during the Lok Sabha polls as a possible reason for his appointment, he also stated, “I never wanted to be a Minister by quitting my film career”. Gopi also stated his income had significantly decreased in recent times.

C. Sadanandan, a senior BJP leader from Kannur, suffered severe injuries in 1994 following an alleged attack by CPI(M) workers, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs.

The move has sparked considerable discussion within the BJP, and it remains to be seen whether the party leadership will act upon Gopi’s recommendation.

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