President Droupadi Murmu has formally accepted the resignation of Union Minister L Murugan. According to an official statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murugan's resignation was accepted with immediate effect upon the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was serving as the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs.
Focus on Strengthening BJP in Tamil Nadu
L Murugan had submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his desire to return to Tamil Nadu and dedicate his time to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. He has also conveyed his intention to relinquish his Rajya Sabha membership to focus entirely on grassroots organizational work in southern India.
Speculations Over Cabinet Resuffle
Murugan's resignation comes at a time when speculations regarding a reshuffle in the Union Council of Ministers are gaining momentum. With his departure, discussions around potential changes and new inductions in the Modi government have intensified across political circles.
Tenure in the Upper House
L Murugan had been a member of the Rajya Sabha since September 2021. He was re-elected to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh in April 2024, with his term scheduled until April 2030. However, in light of his new organizational responsibilities, he has chosen to step down. The action was executed under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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