A video of Suresh Gopi's speech which apparently looks like it is against atheists and non-believers had sparked controversy. In the video, Suresh Gopi can be seen saying that he has no love for unbelievers and will pray for the destruction of those who come against the faith of believers. Now the actor-turned-politician has come up with an explanation after heavy criticism.

"I have come across a circulating video clip taken from one of my recent speeches, but it has been edited without proper context. I wanted to address this issue as soon as I became aware of it.

I'm not disrespecting the valuable, sensible and thoughtful thinking of non-believers or atheists, and never will. I haven't spoken of them, and my speech has been cut into pieces to satisfy their venomous desire to deflect my idea. I was talking about hindrances and attempts to foil exhibition, exhibit or display of loyal religious constitutionally acceptable practices of my religion. If anyone in the name of politics or other religions try to penetrate, I will pray for their damnation. I was referring to the distractors in Sabarimala and all those political forces who came against my religious right. That was my only intention and content. For political benefits, no ba****d should be allowed to display his politrick and I'm completely against it. Let me say my intention and no one has to reroute it. I was not indulging in politics while I said this, and NEVER WILL.", Suresh Gopi wrote on Facebook