"Wish To Return To Grassroots": L Murugan Resigns As Union Minister
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. He stated his intention to return to grassroots work ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Why it matters
This resignation signals potential shifts in the Union cabinet and the BJP's strategic focus on expanding its influence in Southern India.
L Murugan, the junior minister in Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, has resigned his post and Rajya Sabha seat, saying he wants to "go back to the grassroots".Sources said this was the request he had made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- to relieve him of his duties as Minister of State and Rajya Sabha MP, so he can dedicate himself full-time to strengthening the party from the grassroot level in Tamil Nadu.In a post on social media platform X, Murugan shared the news. "It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve Bharat Mata and Tamil Nadu under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji," the post read."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.
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