Annamalai floats ‘political movement’, to fight next general election in Tamil Nadu

Former BJP leader K. Annamalai, who quit the national party earlier this week, on Friday (June 5, 2026) announced the launch of a political movement, which is heavily inspired by the ideals promoted by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A few hours before his announcement, the BJP said its national president Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation of Mr. Annamalai from the primary membership of the party. Movement to evolve into party Sharing his idea of the new ‘political movement’ through social media platforms , Mr. Annamalai said the political movement would eventually evolve into a political party at the right time with its functionaries trained in Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics in Coimbatore. All of its functionaries will be trained in the centre before they contest in any election.