THRISSUR: The candidature of Suresh Gopi from Thrissur in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections is still hanging in balance, but the BMS autorickshaw drivers union are already in full swing engaging in publicity works for the BJP leader. Many autorickshaw drivers have posted pictures of Suresh Gopi on the back of their vehicles with a sly caption that reads “Chathikila” which means “Trustworthy”. The writings also include a 'vote for BJP' caption with lotus signage.

It is expected that BJP leader Suresh Gopi will soon reach Thrissur to see party workers. In the wake of the sudden political row linking a female journalist, the party workers have decided to not back an inch from their support for Suresh Gopi and have will ramp up works to subdue the controversy.

The incident occurred during a media interaction in Tali, Kozhikode when Suresh Gopi put his hand on the shoulder of a woman journalist who had asked a question he did not like. It was clear in the footage that Suresh Gopi repeatedly patted her even after she brushed his hands away.