Saffron offshoots: Leaders who quit BJP to start their own parties
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has resigned from the party to launch his own regional political outfit. This follows a trend of high-profile exits from the BJP, which the article contextualizes within the party's historical evolution.
Why it matters
It provides insight into internal party dynamics and the fragmentation of regional political power in India.
Capping his seven-year journey with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), resignation of the party’s former Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai was formally accepted by party chief Nitin Nabin on Friday (June 5, 2026). As efforts to retain him in the saffron folds failed, the IPS-turned-politician is set to launch his own regional party. His exit has been long in the making since he egged BJP to split with AIADMK and contest Lok Sabha polls solo in 2024.
The article provides historical context and quotes from the subject, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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