‘Most people were making money’: Suresh Oberoi on BJP stint, says he is Mohan Bhagwat fan

Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi recently shared his experience with politics, revealing that he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004 after a friend from his Hyderabad college encouraged him to do so. Prior to this, Suresh did not have any political ambitions, and his entry into the BJP was not a result of a long-held desire to enter the political world.

As part of his service with the party, Suresh campaigned for the BJP and served in its cultural cell, coming into contact with senior leaders such as L.K. Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. However, after meeting what he referred to as his guru, who was critical of his association with the BJP, Suresh began to feel uncomfortable with the political environment. Despite Advani and Vajpayee's positive reception, Suresh felt that the political sphere was not aligned with his personal ideals of public service.

He expressed disappointment in the political atmosphere, stating that many people were motivated by financial gain rather than genuine public service. Suresh clarified that his criticism was not directed at everyone in politics but rather at those who were primarily focused on making money rather than serving the country. He maintained that his admiration for Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, remained strong, and he had a positive interaction with him during a personal visit to his home.