K Annamalai meets HM Amit Shah in Delhi amidst speculation on his future in BJP
- On Monday, former Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai arrived in Delhi to inform party leadership of his decision to part ways with the organization, ending weeks of political speculation.
- Annamalai's dissatisfaction stemmed from the BJP's decision to revive its alliance with the AIADMK in 2025, after he had sought long-term autonomy to lead the party for at least seven years.
- Posters featuring the slogan "Fearless minds gave no limits" recently appeared across Coimbatore; while a senior BJP leader denied he was leaving, Annamalai notably avoided issuing a categorical denial.
- Addressing the speculation on Monday, Annamalai requested patience, stating, "Please wait. We will sit down and talk in two days," with reports suggesting an announcement could occur Wednesday.
- Should Annamalai launch an independent platform, he would enter a field reshaped by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, with analysts noting his base among OBC-Gounder voters could position a new party as a significant regional competitor.
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Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Annamalai meets Amit Shah
Several media reports claimed that Mr. Annamalai also met BJP president Nitin Nabin and party national general secretary B.L. Santhosh, and tendered his resignation from the party, but there was no official confirmation on this
Annamalai meets Amit Shah and BJP chief in Delhi, sources say resignation not yet submitted
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai (June 2) on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, further fuelling speculation over his political future amid reports that he may be considering the launch of a new political party. Resignation not yet submitted According to the news agency ANI sources, Annamalai also met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and senior party leader BL Santhosh. The discussions reportedly centred on his proposed resi…
Annamalai seeks meeting with Amit Shah amid BJP exit buzz, may launch own party
Sources said Annamalai has decided against accepting any position offered by the BJP, including potential central responsibilities or a Rajya Sabha berth. He has also ruled out joining any existing political party in Tamil Nadu, including TVK, and is instead preparing to launch an independent political outfit.
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