• Veteran BJP leader George Kurian has resigned as a Union Minister following the expiration of his six-year term in the Rajya Sabha, as the party chose not to renominate him to the Upper House.
• Kurian, a lawyer from Kerala and a prominent figure within the BJP's Christian outreach efforts, had served in the Union cabinet since 2024 and was often seen translating for Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.
• The decision reportedly surprised Kurian, as he was not informed in advance about the non-renomination, leading to his resignation in a manner similar to former minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, and he is now expected to focus on organizational activities in Kerala.