Union minister of state for information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs L Murugan tendered his resignation from the post and his Rajya Sabha membership on Tuesday. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Murugan requested to be relieved of his responsibilities.
He is from the Arunthathiyar community and was born to Telugu-speaking parents who are farmers. Murugan was born on May 29, 1977, in Konur, Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, according to the official website for the ministry of information and broadcasting.
Before Murugan, union ministers George Kurian and Ravneet Singh Bittu also resigned from the cabinet in June and July, respectively. Murugan has also served as minister of state for information and broadcasting; and fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Government of India from July 7, 2021 to June 9, 2024. Practiced law: The leader has practiced law for at least 15 years, also serving as the Standing Counsel to the Government of India at Madras High Court.
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. Murugan, in an X post on Tuesday, said, “It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve Bharat Mata and Tamil Nadu under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji.
