‘Members of upper castes should handle tribal affairs portfolio’: Suresh Gopi

Union minister Suresh Gopi sparked controversy by suggesting that the tribal affairs ministry should be managed by individuals from upper castes. He argued for the appointment of non-tribal leaders to improve tribal welfare, prompting backlash from opposition and tribal leaders for his remarks.

​Union minister Suresh Gopi sparked controversy by suggesting that the tribal affairs ministry should be managed by individuals from upper castes. He argued for the appointment of non-tribal leaders to improve tribal welfare, prompting backlash from opposition and tribal leaders for his remarks.