Suresh Gopi assures support to Munambam families in Waqf row

ASSURING his wholehearted support to the 600-odd families in Munambam who are fighting against the Waqf Board's claim on their land, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Wednesday accused the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF of playing "vote-bank politics" by not taking up the issue.

"It is shameful that no people's representatives came to meet the families and offer help. However, that's not me. I stand with you and will do my best to get the Waqf amendment bill passed," the Thrissur MP told the agitators protesting under the aegis of the Munambam-Kadappuram Land Protection Committee.

"I never go anywhere uninvited. Since you asked me, I decided to come. I will bring your plight to the Centre's notice," the actor-politician said in his signature style.