‘We The Leaders’ will not back CJP, but will support its right to protest: Annamalai
K. Annamalai, convenor of 'We The Leaders', has criticized the Union government's handling of protests while maintaining support for the right to protest. He also defended Prime Minister Modi while attacking the Opposition's stance on national institutions.
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This reflects the complex political maneuvering of former BJP figures in Tamil Nadu as they attempt to carve out a distinct political identity.
‘We The Leaders’ will not back CJP, but will support its right to protest: Annamalai left ‘We The Leaders’ convenor K. Annamalai at the Women’s Development Conference in Krishnagiri on Thursday. N. BASHKARAN N. BASHKARAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pimk1k/article71612530.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10213_22_10_2026_19_47_5_1_KA23ANNAMALAIWTLKRISHNAGIRI005.JPG BASHKARAN N Krishnagiri Tamilnadu 22.101.2026 KA23 Annamalai wtl in Krishnagiri.jpg (News picture) We The Leaders convenor K.Annamalai with women at the Womens Development Conference in Krishnagiri on Thursday. 22 October 2026. Photo: Bashkaran N/The Hindu KRISHNAGIRI A day after former BJP State president and ‘We The Leaders’ convenor K. Annamalai posted a sharp critique of the Union government’s handling of the protests in Jantar Mantar, he reiterated the points of his ‘X’ post here at the We The Leaders Women’s Development Conference in Krishnagiri on Thursday (October 22). Mr. Annamalai, however, batted in all directions – criticising the Union government, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, patronising the protesters, and bashing the Opposition.
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