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Union Minister Suresh Gopi sparked controversy by suggesting that upper-caste leaders should handle the tribal affairs portfolio, aiming to end discrimination. His remarks, made at a BJP campaign meeting, faced backlash and he later retracted them. Criticism came from various quarters, including the CPI and tribal leader C K Janu. The Minister, who also holds the Tourism portfolio, expressed his desire to handle the tribal affairs ministry.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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