Murugan tenders resignation, signals likely Cabinet reshuffle: Minister offers to quit ahead of possible PM Modi overhaul
· India · Times of India, LiveMint
Union Minister L Murugan on Tuesday offered to resign from the Cabinet and Rajya Sabha, citing a desire to return to politics in his home state Tamil Nadu after over five years in the Central government. In his five-page letter, Murugan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and requested relief from ministerial responsibilities to dedicate himself to strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu. His exit comes amid a steady stream of ministers quitting or being sidelined, with Hardeep Puri and B L Verma not renominated for another Rajya Sabha term. The move opens a Rajya Sabha vacancy from Madhya Pradesh, potentially enabling Puri — the government's lone Sikh face — to return to the Upper House. Murugan, who was BJP chief in Tamil Nadu, previously quit the party's state unit head K Annamalai in June 2026, further weakening the party's position in the state.
Why it matters
Murugan's resignation signals potential roster changes in the Union Cabinet and could impact BJP's strategy in Tamil Nadu ahead of key state politics, while the emerging Rajya Sabha vacancy offers opportunities for strategic berth adjustments within the government.
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