Will he or won't he? Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a Minister of State (MoS) in the third government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, but soon it was reported that the BJP MP from Kerala wanted to "get relieved from the Cabinet.

Will he or won't he? Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a Minister of State (MoS) in the third government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, but soon it was reported that the BJP MP from Kerala wanted to "get relieved from the Cabinet." The actor on Monday (June 10) took to X to refute the news and stated that he had no plans to resign. During the Lok Sabha election 2024 campaign, the actor-turned-politician’s major poll campaign was "a Union minister for Thrissur, Modi’s guarantee." Gopi was one of the two BJP nominees from Kerala — the other one was senior party leader George Kurian — who has been inducted into the Union Cabinet as a Minister of State. Gopi's election triumph was the BJP's first-ever win in Kerala in the Lok Sabha elections. After the swearing-in ceremony, Gopi reportedly told Malayalam TV channels in Delhi, “I want to work as an MP. My stand was that I didn’t want it (Cabinet berth). I had told (the party) that I was not interested in it (Cabinet berth). I think I will be relieved soon”. “The people of Thrissur know very well. I will perform very well as an MP. I want to act in films. Let the party decide,” he said. Meet Suresh Gopi: 7 Things To Know About Kerala's first BJP MP Gopi refutes reports of resignation On Monday, sharing a photo with PM Modi, Gopi slammed the news of his resignation and wrote, "A few media platforms are spreading the incorrect news that I am going to resign from the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government. This is grossly incorrect. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji we are committed to the development and prosperity of Kerala." A few media platforms are spreading the incorrect news that I am going to resign from the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government. This is grossly incorrect. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji we are committed to the development and prosperity of Kerala ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HTmyCYY50H — Suressh Gopi (@TheSureshGopi) June 10, 2024 × Gopi will not quit films? After winning the Lok Sabha elections, Gopi had reportedly told local reporters that he would not quit the film industry as acting is his passion. He mentioned that he already has a few film projects in the pipeline. Before leaving for Delhi on Sunday, Gopi told the media at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, “This (a Cabinet berth) is Modi’s decision. He called me and asked me to be at his home. I am obeying. I do not know anything else. I would be an MP who is working for Kerala and Tamil Nadu. I had already told people of Thrissur during the campaigning”.

Suresh Gopi dismisses reports of wanting to quit ministerial post for films

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday said the government has provided 175.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses so far to states and union territories for inoculation of people of all age groups and 4.6 million doses will be supplied to them in the next three days.&nbsp;

Thakur's remarks came in response to senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to use Rs 350 billion allocated in the Union Budget to ensure free vaccine for all citizens instead of the current system of multiple pricing for various users.&nbsp;

Pune-based Serum Institute of India is supplying Covishield to the Centre for Rs 150 a dose while to states for Rs 300 a dose. Private Hospitals are getting it at double the state's price at Rs 600. &nbsp;

Whereas, Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech has priced its vaccine at Rs 150 a dose for the Centre, Rs 600 a dose for state governments and Rs 1,200 a dose for private hospitals.&nbsp;

Both anti-COVID vaccines are administered in two doses. &nbsp;

Calling for free inoculation, leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Kharge in his letter said the Parliament had allocated Rs 350,000 million in the Union budget to ensure free vaccines for all. &nbsp;

He also urged the prime minister to immediately convene an all-party meeting to collectively forge a holistic blueprint to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. &nbsp;

Dispelling claims of vaccine shortage in states, Thakur said 7.2 million doses are still available with states and union territories. &nbsp;

On further supply of vaccines, he said that "0.15 million doses of Sputnik V have already reached India and RDIF has also tied up with local Indian companies for bulk production." &nbsp;

In a series of tweets, the minister highlighted various measures taken by the government to increase supply of medicine and liquid medical oxygen, add more beds and distribute foreign aid to various states to fight the pandemic. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday said the government has provided 175.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses so far to states and union territories for inoculation of people of all age groups and 4.

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday said the government has provided 175.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses so far to states and union territories for inoculation of people of all age groups and 4.6 million doses will be supplied to them in the next three days. Thakur's remarks came in response to senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to use Rs 350 billion allocated in the Union Budget to ensure free vaccine for all citizens instead of the current system of multiple pricing for various users. Pune-based Serum Institute of India is supplying Covishield to the Centre for Rs 150 a dose while to states for Rs 300 a dose. Private Hospitals are getting it at double the state's price at Rs 600. Whereas, Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech has priced its vaccine at Rs 150 a dose for the Centre, Rs 600 a dose for state governments and Rs 1,200 a dose for private hospitals. Both anti-COVID vaccines are administered in two doses. Calling for free inoculation, leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Kharge in his letter said the Parliament had allocated Rs 350,000 million in the Union budget to ensure free vaccines for all. He also urged the prime minister to immediately convene an all-party meeting to collectively forge a holistic blueprint to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Dispelling claims of vaccine shortage in states, Thakur said 7.2 million doses are still available with states and union territories. On further supply of vaccines, he said that "0.15 million doses of Sputnik V have already reached India and RDIF has also tied up with local Indian companies for bulk production." In a series of tweets, the minister highlighted various measures taken by the government to increase supply of medicine and liquid medical oxygen, add more beds and distribute foreign aid to various states to fight the pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

175.6 million free vaccine doses provided to states: MoS Anurag Thakur 

MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that a survey will be conducted in order to re-open cinema theatres, temples and educational institutions which had been closed in Jammu and Kashmir.

"We have constituted a committee to reopen schools which have been closed for many years. Around 50,000 temples were closed over the years, of which some were destroyed, and idols were defaced. We have ordered a survey of such temples and will re-open them. In Kashmir Valley, there is no cinema theatres and had been closed for 20 years. We are also thinking about reopening them. We will conduct a survey of school, cinema theatres, temples and other things which are closed now," he told reporters in a press conference in Bengaluru.

"There is abundant government land available so those want to invest do not need to purchase lands. We will give them government land so that they can open institutions there. In the state, we are employing 5 people from every village on government posts. Army, Navy and Air Force are also planning recruitment drive. In Jammu and Kashmir, we are planning to open universities. We have decided to encourage tourism," he said.

The government had abrogated Article 370 last month which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The minister said that the Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) will start an investigation into the money given by the Centre to Jammu and Kashmir but was not spent.

"ACB was not there in J&amp;K and we have established the ACB. The government has given crores of money but it was not spent. ACB will start the investigation," he said.

Reddy said that whole nation including Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir is the government`s agenda.

"The Home Minister and Defence Minister have already cautioned Pakistan and terrorists. But we are very much alert about it...Whole nation including POK is on our agenda. As our leaders said I`m also saying we will sacrifice our life if required for POK," he said.

The minister also hit out at the Opposition parties questioning the government`s move on Jammu and Kashmir.

"Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders and other parties are speaking Pakistan language. Some of the political parties are speaking in support of Pakistan. We will give computers and Indian flag in hands of children in Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

"India fought with Pakistan for four times and win. Pakistan is isolated in the world now. Prime Minister Modi put Pakistan in question in front of the world on the issue of terrorism. India`s decision on Article 370 got support from all over the world including China and America," he said.&nbsp;

The minister said that strict action will be taken against those who burn the national flag in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"There is no case against people who burn the national flag in J&amp;K. In the coming days if anyone burns the national flag they will get the same treatment as per rules like in other states," he said.&nbsp;

MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that a survey will be conducted in order to re-open cinema theatres, temples and educational institutions which had been closed in Jammu and Kashmir.

MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that a survey will be conducted in order to re-open cinema theatres, temples and educational institutions which had been closed in Jammu and Kashmir. "We have constituted a committee to reopen schools which have been closed for many years. Around 50,000 temples were closed over the years, of which some were destroyed, and idols were defaced. We have ordered a survey of such temples and will re-open them. In Kashmir Valley, there is no cinema theatres and had been closed for 20 years. We are also thinking about reopening them. We will conduct a survey of school, cinema theatres, temples and other things which are closed now," he told reporters in a press conference in Bengaluru. "There is abundant government land available so those want to invest do not need to purchase lands. We will give them government land so that they can open institutions there. In the state, we are employing 5 people from every village on government posts. Army, Navy and Air Force are also planning recruitment drive. In Jammu and Kashmir, we are planning to open universities. We have decided to encourage tourism," he said. The government had abrogated Article 370 last month which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The minister said that the Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) will start an investigation into the money given by the Centre to Jammu and Kashmir but was not spent. "ACB was not there in J&K and we have established the ACB. The government has given crores of money but it was not spent. ACB will start the investigation," he said. Reddy said that whole nation including Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir is the government`s agenda. "The Home Minister and Defence Minister have already cautioned Pakistan and terrorists. But we are very much alert about it...Whole nation including POK is on our agenda. As our leaders said I`m also saying we will sacrifice our life if required for POK," he said. The minister also hit out at the Opposition parties questioning the government`s move on Jammu and Kashmir. "Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders and other parties are speaking Pakistan language. Some of the political parties are speaking in support of Pakistan. We will give computers and Indian flag in hands of children in Jammu and Kashmir," he said. "India fought with Pakistan for four times and win. Pakistan is isolated in the world now. Prime Minister Modi put Pakistan in question in front of the world on the issue of terrorism. India`s decision on Article 370 got support from all over the world including China and America," he said. The minister said that strict action will be taken against those who burn the national flag in Jammu and Kashmir. "There is no case against people who burn the national flag in J&K. In the coming days if anyone burns the national flag they will get the same treatment as per rules like in other states," he said.

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