Who is L Murugan? From son of daily-wage labourers to MoS, why his resignation fuels cabinet reshuffle buzz
Murugan said that from being the son of daily wage labourers to serving in the Union Council of Ministers under the leadership of PM Modi has been the greatest privilege of his life.
L Murugan, a Union Minister of State, resigned from the Indian government on October 13 to return to his roots in Tamil Nadu and strengthen the BJP. Born in Konur, Namakkal district in 1977, Murugan holds degrees in law, a Master's, and a PhD from the University of Madras. He has been involved with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since 1997, serving as the national general secretary of the Scheduled Caste division.
Murugan, who served as the BJP's chief in Tamil Nadu, was appointed to the Union Council of Ministers in 2024 after losing the Lok Sabha elections. He has been a Rajya Sabha member since September 2021 and has served in various ministries, including Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. Murugan expressed his desire to dedicate his time to strengthening the BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
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