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BJP accepts K Annamalai's resignation; next move expected soon

CHENNAI: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation of former party chief K Annamalai from the primary membership of the party. Annamalai is expected to outline his future course of action during a social media interaction at noon, intensifying buzz that he may launch a new political outfit. TOI was the first to report Annamalai's exit from the party after the poll debacle in Tamil Nadu.

Times of India 5d ago

Experiment aborted too soon? How 'sidelined' Annamalai drifted away from BJP in Tamil Nadu

Annamalai Kuppusamy (K Annamalai), who not so long ago was BJP’s biggest face, and also its biggest hope in Tamil Nadu, has quit the party. The former IPS officer, who joined BJP in 2020 and made the party visible in the state like never before, is all set to form his own “regional outfit” as he feels that being part of a national party “limits his growth.” Annamalai is in Delhi and, according to reports, has thanked all his party bosses including Amit Shah while submitting his resignation,...

Times of India 7d ago

A rift months in the making: Why Annamalai is walking away from BJP

K Annamalai's decision to submit his resignation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have stunned many supporters, but for those tracking Tamil Nadu politics closely, the signs had been visible for months. Once projected as the BJP's most prominent face in the state and credited with expanding the party's footprint, the former IPS officer had increasingly found himself on the margins of the organisation he helped build. Popularly known as "Singham" for his combative political style,...

Times of India 8d ago

'There is no loss': Tamil Nadu BJP chief as his predecessor Annamalai quits party

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran on Friday said the party would not suffer any loss following the exit of former state president K Annamalai. Addressing reporters after Annamalai's exit, Nagendran said, "There is no loss." His remarks came shortly after Annamalai announced the launch of a new political movement and confirmed that he would contest future assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

Times of India 5d ago

TVK's rapid rise influenced Annamalai's BJP exit? Leader may tap disenchanted Vijay voters

CHENNAI: K Annamalai's resignation from BJP and the launch of a new political movement would harm the saffron party in TN the most, and the impact would be felt by all other parties - in varying degrees. Senior BJP functionaries like state vice-president Karu Nagarajan and Coimbatore south district president K Vasantharajan have announced their resignation from BJP, marking the first wave of exits from BJP. "Annamalai has a special quality and vision, so we support him," Nagarajan said.

Times of India 4d ago

'We should end cult & dynastic politics': Annamalai quits BJP, announces new 'political movement'

CHENNAI: After resigning from the BJP, K Annamalai has announced the launch of a new political movement and said he will contest future Assembly elections. Annamalai said there was “a great conflict whether I am a India person or a Tamilian” and revealed that he had informed the party of his decision earlier. “I told the party on 4 December 2025 that I am going to resign.

Times of India 5d ago

'Will talk in 2 days': BJP leader Annamalai on question of starting new party

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday added fresh fuel to speculation about his political future after he left for Delhi from Chennai and declined to dismiss reports that he could be preparing to launch a new political outfit. When asked about the growing buzz surrounding a possible new party, Annamalai said, "Please wait. We will sit down and talk in two days."

Times of India 9d ago

'Don't want to burden top leadership': What Annamalai told BJP in his resignation letter

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Friday resigned from the party, saying he wanted to start a new "political movement." He also voiced to end "cult and dynastic" politics. His resignation made the speculations official after days of buzz around his possible exit from the BJP.

Times of India 5d ago

7.6L volunteers within hours: Annamalai's 'political movement' becomes an instant hit

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement, "We The Leaders", appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday. Calling on people passionate about "education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership" to join, Annamalai unveiled the movement as the beginning of a new political journey aimed at building what he described as "common man politics". Sharing the...

Times of India 5d ago

'Serious differences with leadership for months': Annamalai to quit BJP, launch new political party

CHENNAI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai will quit the party “in a couple of days” after meeting party national president Nitin Nabin and Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday. Sources confirmed that Annamalai will launch a new political party, though not immediately. Sources added Annamalai has been having serious differences with the party leadership for several months.

Times of India 9d ago