L Murugan Seeks Exit From Union Cabinet to Focus on Grassroots Politics Ahead of 2029 Polls

Union Minister of State L Murugan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an immediate exit from the Union Council of Ministers and the relinquishment of his Rajya Sabha membership to dedicate himself full-time to grassroots party work in Tamil Nadu.

Announcing his decision through a public letter shared on social media, Murugan stated his intention to travel across every village and street in the state to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Request to Relinquish Government and Parliamentary Roles

In his communication to Prime Minister Modi, Murugan expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the Union government, highlighting his origins as the son of daily wage labourers from Konur village.

"With humility and a grateful heart, I therefore request you to relieve me of my responsibilities as Minister of State and permit me to relinquish my membership of the Rajya Sabha, so that I may dedicate myself full-time to strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu," Murugan wrote in his letter.

He emphasised a desire to stand directly beside party workers, known locally as karyakartas, and build organizational strength from the ground up across every district.

Focusing on the 2029 Lok Sabha Campaign

Murugan aims to channel his efforts entirely into party expansion across Tamil Nadu as the political landscape shifts toward the 2029 general elections. Having previously served as the state president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, as well as holding central portfolios including Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Information and Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, he intends to pivot away from national ministerial duties.

Reflecting on his nearly three decades within the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the BJP, Murugan reiterated his adherence to the guiding philosophy of placing the nation first, the party next, and self last.