Ravneet Singh Bittu Resigns as Union Minister Ahead of Punjab Polls

Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers (CoM), its a significant political development ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections in 2027. The resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the completion of Bittu’s Rajya Sabha term in June 2026. Although no official reason was mentioned in the government’s message, Bittu said that he had already expressed his intention of stepping down, and plans to devote his attention to Punjab politics.

Ravneet Singh Bittu Resigned As Union Minister

The resignation has been accepted, it has been effective immediately.

According to a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President has accepted the resignation under Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India.

Earlier, Bittu was the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.

Why Did Ravneet Singh Bittu Resign?

Bittu mentioned that he has already tendered his resignation after his Rajya Sabha term came to an end in June 2026.

He stated that he had previously expressed his decision to resign and concentrate on Punjab politics.

According to Bittu,

He made his intent known a few months earlier.
He spoke to the Prime Minister regarding the matter.
He desires to devote his time to political work in Punjab.
He is now focused on next year’s Punjab assembly elections.

Though there was no explicit mention of any reason in the announcement, political analysts believe that this step might have been taken in preparation for the next elections.

Political Journey of Ravneet Singh Bittu

Ravneet Singh Bittu hails from a well-known political family in Punjab.

Significant Political Achievements

Grandson of erstwhile Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh
Has been an MP from Ludhiana twice.
Represented Anandpur Sahib in Lok Sabha.
Long association with Congress party.
Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2024.
Contested Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket and later got elected to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on a BJP nomination.
His shift from Congress to BJP is considered one of the most important political changes in the Punjab politics in recent times.

Rajya Sabha Tenure and Ministerial Period

Bittu joined the hands with BJP in 2024 and was appointed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan till the remaining time of the term created by Congress leader K.C. Venugopal’s leaving the seat.

Later, he was included in Union Council of Ministers and dealt with the matters of,