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Union Minister George Kurian resigns after BJP skips renomination for Rajya Sabha term
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that MoS Minority Affairs George Kurian resigned on June 23 after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended on June 21, with President accepting the resignation as advised by the Prime Minister under Article 75 clause 2.
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What It Means For You
- Cabinet reshuffle may follow Kurian's exit.
- Minority Affairs portfolio needs a new minister.
- Rajya Sabha math shifts in Madhya Pradesh.
What's Happening
- George Kurian resigned on June 23.
- His Rajya Sabha term ended June 21.
- BJP did not renominate him for a fresh term.
Political Background
- Kurian was elected from MP in a 2024 bypoll.
- He was Kerala BJP's prominent Christian face.
- Congress has a pending plea with the EC.
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