Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai resigned from the party on June 2, 2026, and plans to launch a separate political movement that may become a regional party.
Annamalai submitted his resignation to BJP president J.P. Nadda in New Delhi after meetings with senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He also handed over a note on the party’s performance in the recent assembly elections.
Associates said the new platform would emphasise Tamil identity with a national outlook and could launch within six to eight months. Differences centred on the BJP’s renewed alliance with the AIADMK and candidate selection strategies.
Annamalai, a former IPS officer who led the state unit from 2021 to 2025, remained visible in Tamil Nadu politics through statewide campaigns. He has not yet announced a formal name or launch date for the new organisation.
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Sources:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/