New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Union Minister of State Dr L Murugan has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers and the Rajya Sabha, expressing his desire to return to grassroots politics and dedicate himself to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Murugan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the country under his leadership. Announcing his decision on social media platform X, he described his tenure in the Union government as one of the greatest honours of his life.

Recalling his journey from a humble family background to the Union Council of Ministers, Murugan highlighted that his parents worked as daily-wage l...