After Annamalai’s exit, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President, senior leaders walk out of party

Following the resignation of K. Annamalai from the Tamil Nadu BJP, several senior party leaders have also stepped down to support his new political movement. Annamalai aims to promote 'common man politics' and move away from personality-driven party structures.
Why it matters
This internal split could significantly alter the political landscape and power dynamics within the Tamil Nadu BJP.
Weather ePaper Today’s Paper Journalism of Courage Home ePaper Politics Explained Opinion India Business Premium Cities UPSC Entertainment Sports World Lifestyle Tech Subscribe Sign In Trending Mumbai News Delhi News Chandigarh News Bangalore News Lucknow News Advertisement News India After Annamalai s exit, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President, senior leaders walk out of party After Annamalai s exit, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President, senior leaders walk out of party After handing in his papers, Annamalai said he was embarking on a new journey aimed at ushering in "common man politics," distancing it from personality-driven politics and rejecting sycophancy and hereditary power. By: Express Web Desk 2 min read Jun 5, 2026 08:43 PM IST Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai. (File photo) Make us preferred source on Google Whatsapp twitter Facebook Reddit PRINT Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai s exit from the party has triggered the first signs of a split in its state unit, with vice-president Karu Nagarajan resigning hours later and announcing support for the former IPS officer s new political movement.
The article provides a factual account of resignations and quotes the involved parties without taking a side.
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