Indian-Origin Head Of White House Military Office Quits Citing Personal Reasons

In a series of tweets on Saturday, Varghese said leading the White House Military Office (WHMO) was the honour of a lifetime.

Maju Varghese, the Indian-origin director of the White House Military Office, has quit his post, citing personal reasons.

In a series of tweets on Saturday, Varghese said leading the White House Military Office (WHMO) was the honour of a lifetime.

"Overcome with lots of emotion today as a 2.5 year journey comes to a close. Grateful to have served @POTUS and for the friendships that were forged in the tough days of the early primaries,when we were counted out but bounced back to win it all.

"Grateful to @BidenInaugural for giving the country a day to celebrate despite all the challenges we faced. Grateful to the men and women of the White House Military Office for taking me in and teaching me about service and sacrifice," he said.