Union Minister of State George Kurian has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers after completing his term in the Rajya Sabha, marking an important political development that could see him shift focus back to Kerala politics. The resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on the recommendation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to official sources.

Kurian’s exit comes after the end of his Rajya Sabha tenure, with reports suggesting that he was not renominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for another term in the Upper House. He had been serving as Minister of State for Minority Affairs and also held responsibilities in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

While the resignation is formally linked to the completion of his parliamentary term, political observers believe the move could signal a strategic transition towards Kerala politics. Within BJP circles, there is growing speculation that Kurian may now take on a more active organisational or electoral role in the state, where the party is working to expand its presence.

Kurian, a senior BJP leader from Kerala, has been considered an important face of the party’s outreach efforts in the state, particularly among minority communities. His experience at the national level is expected to be utilised by the party as it strengthens its state-level strategy ahead of upcoming elections.

Although there has been no official confirmation regarding his next assignment, political analysts suggest that his return to Kerala politics could play a role in reshaping the party’s leadership structure and campaign strategy in the state. His resignation marks the end of his tenure in the Union Cabinet and potentially the beginning of a renewed focus on Kerala’s political landscape.

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