Tamil Nadu BJP leader K.
Annamalai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, sparking speculation about his future in the party.
Reports suggest Annamalai seeks an amicable departure and plans to launch a non-political movement based on Tamil nationalism.
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Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Annamalai held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, he also met BJP President Nitin Naveen and National General Secretary (Organization) B.L. Santhosh. These meetings come amid speculation about Annamalai's potential exit from the party. Sources indicate that he desires a respectful departure without conflict.
Reports suggest that Annamalai plans to initiate a non-political movement rooted in Tamil nationalism, which could later evolve into a political party based on public sentiment. He is scheduled to meet his key supporters on June 7, where he may announce his next steps. Political observers are closely watching his moves, given his influence among the youth voter base in Tamil Nadu.
Ahead of his birthday on June 4, posters supporting Annamalai appeared in various parts of Chennai and Coimbatore. Messages on these posters included calls for him to lead and emphasized fearless thinking. Annamalai has reportedly begun recruiting new members for his movement.
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, BJP secured only one seat, while actor Vijay's two-year-old party TVK won 108 seats, surpassing DMK (59) and AIADMK (47). Analysts believe Annamalai's next political steps could significantly impact the state's political landscape.