Rajiv Pratap Rudy says his resignation was Centre's 'decision, prerogative'

After resigning from the post ofUnion Minister of State Skill Development and Entrepreneurshipyesterday,Rajiv Pratap Rudyon Friday said that his resignation from the post was the party's decision and further refuted any strategy behind it.

"This is a decision by the Prime Minister, the government and the party and we are the soldiers of the party. There is no strategy behind this. I am thankful that I got the opportunity to work for the party and will continue to do this. It is their prerogative," he told the media.

Rudy is expected to be given organisational work.

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Few other leaders also resigned last evening, hinting towards a mega cabinet reshuffle, ahead of the 2019 general elections when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a second term, to be held beforePrime Minister Narendra Modibegins his visit toChinato attend theBRICS summiton Sunday.

The other ministers who have resigned areUma Bharti,Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh,Ministers of state for agriculture and food processing SanjeevBalyan and Minister Giriraj Singh, and Minister of state for Health Faggan Singh Kulaste.