Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai (June 2) on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, further fuelling speculation over his political future amid reports that he may be considering the launch of a new political party.
Resignation not yet submitted
According to the news agency ANI sources, Annamalai also met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and senior party leader BL Santhosh. The discussions reportedly centred on his proposed resignation from the party. Sources said the deliberations concluded with Annamalai's meeting with Amit Shah.
However, despite discussions on the matter, Annamalai has not yet formally submitted his resignation. "Tonight, BJP National President and Annamalai may likely hold further discussions on this very issue. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, K Annamalai will hold a press conference in Tamil Nadu," the sources added.
Annamalai on new political party
Amid speculations that he may float a new political party, Annamalai, on Monday, had said he would clarify his stand in two days. "Please wait. We will sit down and talk in two days," he told reporters when pressed about the buzz that he is heading to the national capital to meet party chief Nitin Nabin, as he planned to quit the party.
Meanwhile, posters have come up in Madurai and Coimbatore, with supporters asking Annamalai to take another avatar to "save" Tamil Nadu. Many believe he may make a big announcement on his birthday, which is on June 4.
The former state president's opposition to the recent CBSE's announcement on implementing the three-language policy for Class 9 students from the current academic year, and his demand to roll back the notification, fuelled speculation that he was opposing the Centre as he was getting geared up to launch his own party.
The former IPS official who played a crucial role in roping in TTV Dhinakaran and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam for the 2021 Assembly election has been maintaining a low profile after the party high command replaced him with Nainar Nagenthran and revived the electoral pact with the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.
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