In a notable move, George Kurian, a BJP veteran and Kerala Union minister, resigned from the Union Council of Ministers following the expiry of his Rajya Sabha term.

Kurian had taken oath as Union Minister of State on June 9, 2024, and briefly held the Ministries of Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying from June 11, 2024.

Elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in 2024, his term began in September 2024 and ended on June 21, 2026.

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Despite minority status and church connections, Kurian upheld BJP Hindutva positions and avoided significant social-media backlash, an unusual profile for Kerala.

Kerala has been a challenging electoral landscape for Kurian in state elections, despite active party work and legal background.

During visits to Kerala, Kurian reportedly translated Modi and Shah speeches into Malayalam to broaden the party’s appeal.

Kurian leaves behind two unsuccessful Kerala Assembly bids, and his next move remains uncertain, with possibilities including retirement or a pause from active politics.

The BJP casts Kurian as a key southern India leader who could bolster the party’s presence in Kerala and among Christian communities.

The BJP announced new Rajya Sabha nominees from Madhya Pradesh and did not include Kurian, a surprising move within party circles.

In a personal Facebook post, Kurian described his ministerial opportunity as something he never imagined.

His resignation leaves the ministries temporarily vacant, with no immediate successor announced and ongoing questions about future appointments.