Union Minister L. Murugan resigns, wishes to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen BJP in State
Union Minister L. Murugan has resigned from his position in the Indian government to focus on strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. He requested to be relieved of his ministerial duties and his Rajya Sabha membership to dedicate his full time to state-level party activities.
Why it matters
This resignation signals a strategic shift for the BJP as it aims to bolster its political influence and organizational presence in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Union Minister of State L. Murugan on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) resigned from the Modi government, saying he wished to return to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu .
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Mr. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, said it was the "greatest honour" of his life to serve "Bharat Mata" and Tamil Nadu under his leadership.
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