President accepts resignation of Dr L. Murugan from Union Council of Ministers under Article 75(2)
On 15 October 2026, the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, accepted the resignation of Dr L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect under Article 75(2).
Summary
The President of India accepted the resignation of Dr L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect on 15 October 2026, as advised by the Prime Minister. The President's Secretariat said the resignation was accepted under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution.
Key facts
- Minister
- Dr L. Murugan
- Action
- Resignation from Union Council of Ministers accepted, with immediate effect
- Accepted by
- President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister
- Constitutional provision
- Article 75(2)
- Date
- 15 October 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, the President accepted the resignation of which leader from the Union Council of Ministers?
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Correct answer: B — Dr L. Murugan
Under which constitutional provision did the President accept a Union Minister's resignation in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Article 75(2)