Union Minister Suresh Gopi backtracks on 'upper castes' remarks

Union Minister Suresh Gopi claimed that upper caste members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio to ensure better progress, which he later retracted after backlash. His remarks were widely criticized, with opposition leaders demanding his removal and condemning his comments as discriminatory and uninformed.

Union Minister Suresh Gopi backtracks on 'upper castes' remarks
Union Minister Suresh Gopi claimed that upper caste members should handle the tribal affairs portfolio to ensure better progress, which he later retracted after backlash. His remarks were widely criticized, with opposition leaders demanding his removal and condemning his comments as discriminatory and uninformed.