Tamil Nadu BJP President Addresses Party Dynamics After Annamalai's Resignation

Following the announcement of K. Annamalai's departure from the party, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran claimed on Saturday that certain party members are being "misled." He clarified that no one is permitted to resign after Annamalai's resignation as the state president. During a press conference, Nagendran urged party members not to believe in rumors or external influences. He confirmed that Annamalai had resigned from the BJP, a decision that the party has accepted. He expressed concern that some members are being misled into claiming they have the blessings of Modi or Amit Shah. I want to make it clear that no one has been allowed to resign.

He further appealed to BJP workers to remain steadfast and not to resign based on others' statements. Those involved in other movements or parties cannot remain members of the BJP. Nagendran stated that Annamalai's resignation has not shaken the party. Previously, he mentioned that Annamalai's decision to leave would not cause any harm to the BJP.

After resigning, Annamalai revealed plans to establish a new party aimed at contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He stated, "Today, we are about to launch a movement. Our political party will contest in the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu." Annamalai mentioned that he had informed the BJP of his decision prior to the Tamil Nadu elections. He expressed, "It was a significant dilemma whether I should remain a BJP member or be a Tamilian. I informed the party on December 4, 2025, that I would be resigning. The party requested that I wait until after the elections to leave." BJP President Nitin Nabeen accepted Annamalai's resignation from the party's primary membership today. In his resignation letter, Annamalai thanked the BJP leadership for their unwavering support over the years, citing differing views on Tamil Nadu as a reason for his departure.