L Murugan quits Union ministry ‘to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu’

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan, resigned from the Modi government on Tuesday (October 13), saying he wished to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen the BJP in the state.

Murugan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting to be relieved of his ministerial responsibilities and to be permitted to relinquish his membership of the Rajya Sabha.

In a five-page letter dated October 13, which he shared on social media along with a brief statement, Murugan expressed his desire to return to the grassroots and dedicate himself full-time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Humble beginnings

Murugan, who served in the Union Council of Ministers for about five years, highlighted his humble beginnings as the son of daily wage labourers and cattle grazers from Konur village in Namakkal district.

He stated that rising to become a minister under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has been the greatest privilege of his life, guided by the principle of “Nation First, Party Next, Self Last”.

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He noted that the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Tamil Nadu had renewed his resolve to do more for the state, the party, and the nation.

Thanks PM Modi

In the letter, Murugan thanked the Prime Minister for the opportunities given to him, including his roles in the ministries of Information and Broadcasting, Parliamentary Affairs, and Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, as well as earlier positions such as Vice-Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

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He praised the Centre’s developmental initiatives in Tamil Nadu, including the Chennai Metro expansion, port and highway projects, and the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, while also recalling personal gestures such as the Prime Minister’s participation in Pongal celebrations at his residence.

Desires to work among the people

Murugan has requested permission to work among the people and party karyakartas across every village and street in Tamil Nadu. He aims to carry the message of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and contribute to the goal of a Viksit Bharat, specifically working towards a strong performance by the BJP from the state in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He has also tagged senior BJP leaders in his social media post.