 "Jayanthi Natarajan quits as Environment Minister, Moily takes charge")
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment & Forests Jayanthi Natarajan today resigned from her post. A release from the President’s office said that the resignation has been accepted and Oil Minister Veerappa Moily has been given additional charge of the ministry. According to reports, Natarajan resigned from her post to work for the party. However, the minister made no comment over the reason for her resignation. [caption id=“attachment_1300395” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  AFP[/caption] Other ministers deemed essential for party work ahead of the 2014 elections may also resign to prepare for the next polls. Natarajan, a senior member of Rajya Sabha for the third term, hails from Tamil Nadu and was brought in the ministry two years ago. Sources said she would be drafted in party for work relating to manifesto and other matters. with inputs from PTI
According to reports, Natrajan resigned from her post to work for the party.
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