Union Minister Suresh Gopi sparked controversy with his aggressive remarks towards reporters regarding sexual harassment allegations against actor and MLA Mukesh, asserting that the media misleads the public and should not act as judges. Gopi claimed the allegations were merely fodder for media profit and emphasized that the court should determine guilt or innocence. Following his outburst, the BJP leadership distanced itself from Gopi's comments, reiterating the party's official stance that Mukesh should resign amid ongoing allegations. BJP state president K Surendran clarified that while Gopi may express personal opinions, they do not reflect the party's position. The incident has led to criticism of Gopi from within his own party, highlighting a divide between personal viewpoints and official party policy. This situation arose as Gopi left the Ramanilayam guest house in Thrissur, where he pushed reporters aside while avoiding questions.