In this third video, Suresh Gopi launches a no-holds-barred attack on John Brittas, the Communist MP from Kerala, in the Rajya Sabha. During the Waqf discussions, Brittas brought up the issue of the film Empuraanand mockingly said in Malayalam: 'We ensured that your poison stayed away from Kerala. Yes,... I know one person did win' (referring to Suresh Gopi’s victory from the Thrissur constituency last year), 'but we will close that account soon—just as we closed your one seat in the Kerala state assembly.' To this, Suresh Gopi responded with fiery intensity, taking direct aim at Mr. Brittas and the Communist Party. He exposed the double standards of Kerala's communists by highlighting how they suppressed free speech and artistic freedom—specifically by working against the release of films that portrayed them in a negative light. He cited the movie TP 51 Vettu, which portrays the life of Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP) leader T.P. Chandrasekharan, who was brutally stabbed 51 times by Communist goons. Gopi also challenged them to re-release the film Left Right Left, which faced numerous screening hurdles allegedly imposed by Communist interference. In the end, he responded to Mr. Brittas in Malayalam, saying: 'This political party (CPI-M) has killed over 800 people in Kerala. Their politics is one of murder... In Munambam, 600 families are facing eviction by the Waqf. The resolution you passed in the Kerala Assembly against the bill... will be dumped in the Arabian Sea with all the disdain it deserves—by Keralites, regardless of whether they are Christian, Hindu, or Muslim.' 5/7show more

Suresh Gopi and George Kurian: The Rise of Nationalist Voices from Kerala in Parliament The Waqf Amendment Bill was finally passed by the Rajya Sabha after a marathon debate session that began yesterday and continued into the early hours of today. While the opposition employed every trick in the book to create hurdles, the ruling alliance ensured that all arguments against the bill were struck down. This was perhaps the first major bill taken up by the current central government since it assumed power last year. It was refreshing to see nationalist politicians from Kerala arguing vehemently against the opposition. Image Courtesy: Manorama Online 1/7

So why am I specifically mentioning Kerala here? The state has 20 Lok Sabha seats, and for the last 75 years, it has consistently elected 20 incompetent MPs who have done little of worth in Parliament. However, this time there was an exception in the form of Kerala’s first BJP MP, Suresh Gopi. Joining him in the Rajya Sabha was a fellow Keralite Sri George Kurian. If you’re not from Kerala, you may not be familiar with these names. By now, some of the videos of Suresh Gopi from the debates have already gone viral. 2/7

This is one of the viral videos. In it, Suresh Gopi appears to be gesturing to an opposition politician—most likely from Kerala—to behave. It's so hilarious that it would have been a surprise if it hadn’t gone viral. Video Courtesy: ANI 3/7

In this video from April 2nd, Suresh Gopi talks about the resolution passed by the Kerala state government against the Waqf Amendment Bill. He says, 'These people in the Assembly of Kerala have passed a resolution. Tomorrow, after the Rajya Sabha’s decision, that resolution is going to be drowned in the Arabian Sea.’ 4/7

Do you know who Suresh Gopi is? Suresh Gopi is a prominent actor in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child artist in the 1965 film Odayil Ninnu and rose to fame in the 1990s with action-packed roles in films like Commissioner, Ekalavyan, and Lelam, earning him the title 'King of Mass Action Movies,' with over 250 films to his credit. His portrayal of a Theyyam artist in Kaliyattam (1997) won him both the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, cementing his reputation as a versatile performer. In politics, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2016, served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2016 to 2022, and made history in 2024 by becoming the first BJP MP from Kerala, winning the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat. Currently, he serves as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism in the Indian government, having been appointed in June 2024. Beyond his cinematic and political achievements, Gopi is also recognized for his philanthropy and cultural influence in Kerala. 6/7 Image Source: Mathrubhumi

The other nationalist Malayali face in the parliament This is Sri George Kurian, another prominent Malayali voice in the Rajya Sabha. Mr. Kurian sharply criticized the Congress, citing an incident from 2014 in which the Idukki Bishop House was attacked Congress men. He also cited another incident from 2021, in which the Bishop of Pala was attacked by PFI goons. Instead of taking action against the attackers, the Congress recommended filing a case against the Bishop for speaking out against “Love Jihad” and “Narcotic Jihad” in Kerala. Kurian concluded his speech by declaring, “Narendra Modi will save the people of Munambam”—a reference to the 600 Christian families in Munambam, Kerala, currently facing the threat of Waqf eviction. Video Courtesy: Vallatholinte Kaavippada 7/7