BJP's Murugan quits ministerial post, Rajya Sabha seat

L Murugan, a senior BJP functionary and former president of the party's Tamil Nadu unit, has stepped down from his ministerial portfolio and Upper House membership, signaling a strategic shift in his political focus.

Murugan, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, cited his desire to concentrate efforts on bolstering the BJP's organizational structure in his home state of Tamil Nadu as the reason for his resignation.

The move reflects the BJP's efforts to strengthen its ground presence in Tamil Nadu, a state where the party has historically faced challenges in electoral performance. Murugan's decision to relinquish his national-level positions underscores the priority being accorded to state-level organizational consolidation.

As a former state unit chief, Murugan brings significant experience in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. His resignation is expected to allow him to dedicate his efforts to party-building activities and electoral preparation in the state, aligning with the broader BJP strategy to expand its footprint in southern India's politically significant Tamil-speaking region.