'Wish to return to grassroots'

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan has resigned from his ministerial positions and his Rajya Sabha seat. He stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to return to grassroots political work.
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High-level ministerial resignations can signal shifts in party strategy or internal political realignments ahead of future electoral cycles.
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan on Tuesday resigned from both his ministerial posts and his membership…
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