Thrissur: Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas & Tourism, has said he would accept invitations for inaugurations if he is treated as an actor and not as an MP and that he has to be paid.

Speaking at a reception organized by the BJP Guruvayur constituency committee in Engandiyur here on Thursday, Suresh Gopi said that he would go for inaugurations only if he received a suitable remuneration similar to what other actors receive and that he would not take a single paise personally but the entire amount will go to his trust.

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He also said that he would no longer give money to individuals. ''From now on, the funds will be directed towards causes that benefit the public and society. Since I have to furnish accounts, I can only donate between 5-8 per cent of my salary,” he added.

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