No politics in praising Suresh Gopi: Mayor MK Varghese

THRISSUR: Amid criticism oh him praising Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Thrissur Mayor MK Varghese told Kerala Kaumudi that there is no need to see politics in the praise. He further said that his politics and Suresh Gopi's politics are different.

"The rumours that I am going to BJP is false. I remain firmly with the left and is working by cooperating with CPM. If the Union Minister comes to inaugurate an institution of the Corporation, I am bound to attend. Doesn't Thrissur need progress? Suresh Gopi planning for progress is good. Is it possible to say that I shouldn't talk to him?," Varghese asked.

Meanwhile, the CPM is also showing displeasure with the mayor's constant comments in favour of Suresh Gopi. Despite the CPI openly raising objections, the CPM is unable to come out against the mayor, as he is their nominee.