K Annamalai Quits BJP, Blames Alliance Politics for Party's Decline in Tamil Nadu
The move deepens speculation that he may launch a new political outfit after citing strategic differences over the party’s alliance course.
- On Friday, BJP National President Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation of former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai from the party's primary membership, formalizing his departure.
- Annamalai's exit stems from deep strategic differences regarding the party's alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam , which he reportedly believed harmed electoral prospects.
- Known as "Singham" by supporters, the former Indian Police Service officer increased the party's vote share from 3 per cent to 11 per cent in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, though gains did not convert into electoral victories.
- Following his resignation, Annamalai scheduled a social media interaction for noon Friday to outline his future path and confirmed plans to launch a new political party tentatively named "Makkal Shakti Iyakkam."
- Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran dismissed concerns over the departure, asserting it would not impact party operations, while observers track whether Annamalai's move reshapes the state's political landscape.
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