Noted movie music composer Ouseppachan and Left-leaning social activist Fakruddin Ali joined the stage with BJP State vice-president B. Gopalakrishnan in the course of the occasion’s Vikasana Munnetta Jatha (Development March) held in Thrissur on Friday.

Both Mr. Ouseppachan and Mr. Ali lauded Mr. Gopalakrishnan’s management and growth imaginative and prescient, whereas the BJP chief prolonged a public invitation to the duo to affix the occasion and even contest the Assembly elections.

“Bharat is our mom, and we should all stand united for our nation,” stated Mr. Ouseppachan, addressing the gang. “We must develop along with a single imaginative and prescient. B. Gopalakrishnan is an individual who actually works for the progress of our nation,” he added, praising the BJP chief for his dedication to nationwide growth.

Mr. Ali, who has usually recognized himself as a Left sympathiser, stated he was drawn to the occasion not by occasion politics however by its constructive imaginative and prescient. “I like good politicians and imagine in constructive politics, not divisive politics. What introduced me right here is the thought behind this occasion, past occasion traces,” he stated. “B. Gopalakrishnan is a succesful chief with a transparent developmental outlook. I additionally admire Suresh Gopi’s social work, although at occasions his reactions might go astray — I belief he’ll appropriate that himself,” Mr. Ali added with a smile.

Responding to their remarks, Mr. Gopalakrishnan warmly invited each visitors to affix the BJP fold. “We need individuals who work with a imaginative and prescient of growth. The BJP’s doorways are open for them,” he stated.

Mr. Ouseppachan’s affiliation with Sangh Parivar circles just isn’t solely new. Last 12 months, he presided over an RSS Padasanjalanam programme in reference to Vijayadashami celebrations at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur, the place he had praised each the RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his or her dedication to nationwide values.

With each now sharing a stage with senior BJP leaders, the Thrissur occasion has sparked curiosity in political circles.

Published – October 17, 2025 04:40 pm IST