Annamalai accuses BJP govt. at the Centre of manufacturing an enemy to stay relevant
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai criticized the central BJP government, accusing it of continuously manufacturing enemies to maintain political relevance after over a decade in power. His remarks followed questions regarding the Centre's handling of protests in New Delhi.
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Public dissent from high-profile former party leaders highlights internal political friction and critiques of ruling governance strategies.
Annamalai accuses BJP govt. at the Centre of manufacturing an enemy to stay relevant left K Annamalai https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1gfbpp/article71608525.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI06_05_2026_000082B.jpg Manvender Vashist Lav **EDS: FILE IMAGE** Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai resigned from the party's primary membership on Friday, June 5, 2026, and BJP chief Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation. Annamalai is seen during a BJP event, in New Delhi, in this file photo dated Sunday, May 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) (PTI06_05_2026_000082B) Former BJP Tamil Nadu president poses a series of questions on the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in New Delhi CHENNAI We The Leaders founder K. Annamalai on Wednesday said the BJP government at the Centre has forgotten that it has been in power for more than 12 years and still manufactures an enemy at all times to keep itself relevant. In a lengthy post on X, Mr.
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