Murugan on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) resigned from the Modi government, saying he wished to return to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu . Union Minister of State L.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Mr.
Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, said it was the “greatest honour” of his life to serve “Bharat Mata” and Tamil Nadu under his leadership.
Before Murugan, union ministers George Kurian and Ravneet Singh Bittu also resigned from the cabinet in June and July, respectively.
“With humility and grateful heart, I therefore request you to relieve me of my responsibility as MoS and permit me to relinquish my membership of the Rajya Sabha, so that I may dedicate full time to strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu,” he said. Earlier reporting noted: In a letter, Murugan requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relieve him of his duties and said that he wanted to dedicate his time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu.
Earlier reporting noted: L Murugan resigns as union minister, Rajya Sabha member: ‘Want to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu’ L Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, has tendered resignation from the post, as well as his Rajya Sabha membership. Earlier reporting noted: The move has further fueled speculation of a cabinet reshuffle.
