Murugan offers to resign, sparks Cab reshuffle buzz
Union Minister L. Murugan has offered to resign from his cabinet position and Rajya Sabha seat to focus on strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu. This move has sparked speculation regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Modi as several other ministers have recently departed or been reassigned.
Why it matters
The resignation signals potential shifts in the Indian government's cabinet composition and highlights the BJP's strategic focus on expanding its influence in southern India.
NEW DELHI: Union minister L Murugan on Tuesday offered to resign from the Cabinet and Rajya Sabha, saying he wanted to return to politics in his home state, Tamil Nadu, after being part of govt for over five years. This rekindled the buzz that PM Modi could be preparing to reshuffle his council of ministers amid a steady exit of its members and some being in the queue.Murugan has three and a half years left of his RS term, and his exit will allow BJP to pick a new face from Madhya Pradesh, where he was elected from in 2024.In his five-page letter, Murugan expressed gratitude to the PM for all the opportunities he got and his govt's work for Tamil Nadu.
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