Union Minister of State L. Murugan resigns from his posts in the Union government and the Rajya Sabha, saying he wants to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen the BJP at the grassroots level. Multiple outlets report that his resignation follows a request made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be relieved of his ministerial duties and his Rajya Sabha role.
According to reports, Murugan writes to Modi that serving under him is a “great honour.” He says his decision is intended to allow him to work full-time for the BJP in Tamil Nadu, including party activities on the ground. Some outlets frame the move in the context of wider discussion about a possible government reshuffle, while others focus primarily on Murugan’s stated political goal of strengthening the party in the state. None of the reports cite a new appointment at the time of writing.
