Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44am on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday International
Leo Varadkar, Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister, announced his sudden resignation citing "personal and political reasons." The 45-year-old leader, first openly gay PM, stated he no longer feels best suited for the job after seven years in office. Varadkar, born to an Indian father and Irish mother, led Fine Gael since 2017. His resignation doesn't trigger a general election but initiates a leadership contest. He plans to continue as a member of parliament. Varadkar's departure leaves Ireland's political landscape in anticipation of change. Tanaiste Micheal Martin expressed surprise and wished him well for the future.
