As the former BJP state president launches a new political platform, Annamalai Makkal Iyakkam, BJP leaders downplay his exit, though party cadres and analysts warn of a loss of youth support.
Such factionalism is common in any party, BJP spokesperson says, referring to charges faced by Annamalai when he had taken charge of state unit. 'But, eventually they subsided.'
Annamalai’s political silence follows his controversial 12 June statement that a BJP govt and not a coalition govt should be formed in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly polls.
Annamalai may be given a post at national level to build the party, BJP central leadership will decide when, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthiran.
No one has the right to belittle anyone who served our nation, says Annamalai, defending Vikram Misri. Centre will find terrorists behind Pahalgam attack, he adds.
Announcement comes weeks after EPS had met Shah at his residence in Delhi. It also comes on a day when Annamalai was replaced by Nainar Nagendran as BJP state chief.
Tirunelveli MLA and former AIADMK leader Nainar Nagendran, who joined BJP in 2017 and is leader of the BJP legislature party in Tamil Nadu, is a front-runner for post, it is learnt.
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