President Murmu Accepts Resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan, who aims to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of elections.
New Delhi, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : President Droupadi Murmu has officially accepted the resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This decision was confirmed by an official from the President’s Secretariat on October 15, 2026.
According to the official, the resignation was approved under Article 75(2) of the Indian Constitution and takes immediate effect. Murugan, who served as the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, had requested to be relieved of his ministerial duties and to resign from his Rajya Sabha membership. His intention is to dedicate his efforts to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Modi, Murugan expressed his desire to return to grassroots politics and work closely with party workers across Tamil Nadu. He referenced Modi’s recent visit to the state, noting that the affection and enthusiasm he received from the public reinforced his belief in the BJP’s potential for improved electoral outcomes in the region. Murugan has committed to investing his time and energy in preparing the party for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
In a post shared on his ‘X’ account, Murugan stated, “I now wish to return to the grassroots, stand with my workers, and devote my full time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.” He emphasized that this guiding principle has directed his political journey within the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the BJP for nearly three decades.
Murugan outlined his plan to engage with every village and street, meet the people, and enhance the party’s outreach throughout the state. He expressed a desire to convey Prime Minister Modi’s message of “inclusive development” to every individual and encourage families to contribute to building a developed India.
Reflecting on his journey, Murugan regarded his service in the central government as the greatest honor of his life. He reminisced about his early days growing up as the son of daily wage laborers, sharing that his parents still lead a simple life in Koonoor village.
