Kochi, 02 Nov 2023: Renowned actor Suresh Gopi has extended his support to the transgender community by announcing a generous assistance of Rs 10 lakh for gender reassignment surgeries. The aid will be provided through a foundation established in memory of his late daughter Lakshmi, who tragically passed away in a car accident.
Gopi made this announcement as the chief guest at the ‘Keralapiravi Transgenders’ program, organized by the Mumbai-based socio-cultural organization, Prachika Foundation. During his speech, he acknowledged the numerous petitions raised by the transgender community and emphasized the need for their concerns to be addressed by relevant authorities, including Union Minister Smriti Irani.
The event witnessed the presence of notable personalities such as Prakiya Foundation Chairman KB Uttam Kumar, guest transgender activist, BJP State committee members CG Rajagopal and PS Sivashankar, Chevalier KV John, Parthen K. Pillai Nashik, Sujith Bharat from Thrissur, TR Devan, MP Biju, and the cast of the film ‘Garudan’.
In response to media inquiries, Gopi maintained a distance from reporters, stating, “No body touching, please stay away from me…” as he swiftly made his way past the media microphones. The actor had visited Kochi to celebrate the birth of a transgender individual in Kerala.
The atmosphere at the program turned tense when the police arrived, triggering rumors of a bomb threat. However, the police clarified that their presence was part of routine security checks in light of recent incidents, including an explosion in Kalamassery. During the commotion, a transgender individual raised objections, alleging a deliberate attempt to disrupt the event. Once the police gave assurance and returned, the program proceeded as planned.
Upon his return to the podium, Gopi expressed his understanding of the police’s duty and urged everyone to respect their work without causing disturbance. He clarified that he halted his speech as instructed by the authorities. The Central Police further confirmed that no bomb threat had been received.
Suresh Gopi’s gesture of support towards the transgender community is commendable, reflecting the growing recognition of their rights and the need for wider acceptance.
02 Nov 2023, 07:56 AM IST Actor Suresh Gopi, who came to Kochi to participate in the Kerala Piravi celebration with a transgender, bowed at the feet of those who welcomed him with an aarti. | Photo: TK Pradeep Kumar
Kochi:Suresh Gopi has announced Rs 10 lakh assistance for transgender community for gender reassignment surgery. It will be given from the foundation named after his daughter Lakshmi who died in a car accident.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the ‘Keralapiravi Transgenders’ program organized by the Prachika Foundation, a socio-cultural organization in Mumbai.
“Transgenders have presented many petitions. He no longer has the ability to solve them on his own. But let’s give a chance to present all of them before Union Minister Smriti Irani” said Suresh Gopi.
Prakiya Foundation Chairman KB Uttam Kumar, Guest Transgender Activist, BJP State committee members CG Rajagopal, PS Sivashankar, Chevalier KV. John, Parthen K. Pillai Nashik, Sujith Bharat Thrissur, TR Devan, MP Biju and others and ‘Garudan’ film crew attended the event.
Suresh Gopi to the media: ‘No body touching…’
Kochi:Suresh Gopi dodged questions from the media. Saying ‘No body touching, please stay away from me…’ he hurriedly walked in front of the channel’s microphone. Suresh Gopi had come to celebrate the birth of a transgender in Kerala.
The police came during the Suresh Gopi incident and it was rumored that they came because of a bomb threatspread out
Kochi: There was panic after the police arrived at the ‘Keralapiravi with Transgenders’ program attended by actor Suresh Gopi. A rumor also spread that the police had come because of a bomb threat. The police explanation is that after the explosion in Kalamassery, it was just a check on events with large crowds.
One of the organizers told Suresh Gopi that the police had arrived during his speech. Suresh Gopi then stopped his speech and went to the rest room. With this, news of a bomb threat spread and the audience panicked. A transgender created a ruckus, claiming it was a deliberate attempt by someone to disrupt the event. After the police returned, the program continued.
Suresh Gopi, who returned, said that the police were doing their work and should not be disturbed. He explained that he stopped the speech and returned as requested by the police. Central Police said no bomb threat had been received.
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