L Murugan resigns as union minister, Rajya Sabha member: ‘Want to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu’
L Murugan has resigned from his position as a Union Minister and his Rajya Sabha seat to focus on strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu. This move is seen as a strategic effort to bolster the party's grassroots presence ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights internal party restructuring and the BJP's long-term electoral strategy in southern India.
L Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, has tendered resignation from the post, as well as his Rajya Sabha membership.In a letter, Murugan requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relieve him of his duties and said that he wanted to dedicate his time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu.“Now, I wish to return to the grassroots, stand with our karyakartas and dedicate myself full-time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Nation First. Party Next. Self Last.” a part of his post on X read.The move has further fueled speculation that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent.Before Murugan, union ministers George Kurian and Ravneet Singh Bittu also resigned from the cabinet in June and July, respectively.
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