Suresh Gopi backtracks on Thrissur AIIMS remark again, says ‘never promised’ it during poll campaign
Union Minister Suresh Gopi has once again retracted his earlier statements regarding the establishment of an AIIMS in Thrissur, Kerala, asserting he never promised it during his election campaign. He clarified that while he supports the public's desire for the institution, its realization depends on the Kerala government's initiative. Gopi also suggested potential land sites for the project.
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This article highlights political accountability and the complexities of fulfilling election promises, particularly concerning major public infrastructure projects like AIIMS. It also reflects on the dynamics between central and state governments in India.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi has appeared to backtrack again on his earlier remarks regarding the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Thrissur, Keralam, insisting that he never uttered a word about bringing the premier institution to the district during his election campaign.
“I have not uttered even a single word about AIIMS in any election campaign. You can go through all my speeches,” Mr Gopi said, responding to questions about his earlier statements.
The Minister, however, said he stood with the people of Thrissur who wanted an AIIMS in the district, while maintaining that the project could become a reality only if the Kerala government took the necessary initiative.
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