George Kurian resigns from Union Council of Ministers, accepted by President
New Delhi, June 23
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of George Kurian from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect on Tuesday, as advised by the Prime Minister, according to a press communique issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The communique stated that the resignation has been accepted under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution of India.
"The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Shri George Kurian from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution," the statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
George Kurian served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha since August 2024. Sworn in as Union Minister of State on June 9, 2024, he took charge as Union Minister of State in the Ministry Minority Affairs and in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on June 11, 2024.
Previously, Kurian has served as Vice-Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities and as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the then Union Minister of State for Railways, O Rajagopal.
Born on September 20, 1960, in Nambiakulam of Ettumanoor Municipality, Kottayam District, Keralam George Kurian completed his schooling in his hometown before pursuing graduation and post-graduation in Law. He has practiced as an Advocate at the Supreme Court of India.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, it's refreshing to see a government that doesn't cling to power. If someone needs to go, they go. Kurian had a respectable background in law and minority affairs. Wishing him well for future.
Interesting that a minister from Kerala resigning so soon after getting sworn in. I smell political turmoil behind closed doors. 😏 The fisheries and minority affairs portfolios need stable hands.
Not surprised. The Modi government has been pruning deadwood since 2022. George Kurian was a Rajya Sabha MP from a small state; maybe they needed a fresh face. Fair enough.
I have mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s good that PM Modi acts decisively. On the other, this just adds to the perception of instability in the cabinet. Let’s hope this isn’t a pattern.
Typical Indian politics - shuffle the deck, appoint someone, then quietly show them the door. Kurian ji was an experienced lawyer. Shame to see talent go waste. 😔
I have to say, the constitutional process here was clean - President acted on PM's advice, and it's all transparent. But this constant churn in the council of ministers is unsettling for governance. Stability matters.
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