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  Annamalai BJP resignation LIVE: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief to make big announcement at 12 today

  June 05, 2026 11:57 IST

  Annamalai BJP resignation LIVE updates: Former IPS officer Annamalai quickly emerged as one of the BJP's most prominent faces in Tamil Nadu after entering politics, earning the nickname "Singham" among his supporters. He joined the BJP in 2020.

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  Annamalai quits BJP: Why 'Singham's' departure is a major blow to the party's Tamil Nadu ambitions

  June 05, 2026 11:23 IST

  In a statement, the saffron party said BJP national president Nitin Nabin has accepted the resignation of K Annamalai. The development follows days of speculations that the BJP has reached out to Annamalai, asking him to reconsider his decision.

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  Will K Annamalai quit BJP and float a new party? Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran responds

  June 04, 2026 23:50 IST

  Asked about the speculation regarding Annamalai's resignation, Nagendran replied, "I wish my dear brother (Annamalai) on his birthday today. Reports claiming he has resigned are false, lack substance, and are rumours."

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  Speed News: Annamalai Meets HM Amit Shah After Submitting Resignation to BJP Chief

  Originals | June 03, 2026 0:09 IST

  Annamalai Meets HM Amit Shah After Submitting Resignation to BJP Chief. Husband and mother-in-law remanded to 14-day judicial custody. CBSE revaluation portal faces cyberattacks; 16,000+ applications received. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Annamalai meets Amit Shah and BJP chief in Delhi, sources say resignation not yet submitted

  India | June 03, 2026 0:01 IST

  The meetings come amid growing speculation over Annamalai's political future and reports suggesting he may be planning to launch a new political party.

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  Annamalai meets BJP top brass in Delhi amid exit buzz: Five reasons behind his growing discontent

  June 02, 2026 12:18 IST

  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.

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  'Please wait, we will...': What BJP's K Annamalai said on rumours of launching a new party

  June 01, 2026 23:54 IST

  Speculations are rife that K Annamalai may quit the BJP and float a new party. Annamalai is also travelling to New Delhi, where he will meet BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following which he could take a call regarding this.

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  Annamalai's '2.0 Avatar' posters spark buzz over his next political move; is a shift on the cards?

  June 01, 2026 16:55 IST

  Notably, there has been growing buzz in political circles that Annamalai could part ways with the BJP and pursue an independent political path. He has even sought an appointment from saffron party chief Nitin Nabin, however the agenda of the meeting remains unknown.

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  Annamalai seeks meeting with BJP chief Nitin Nabin amid speculation over future in saffron party

  June 01, 2026 12:35 IST

  Rumours about Annamalai’s possible estrangement from the BJP gained momentum after he publicly voiced opposition to the Modi government’s three-language policy in a post on X. Since then, speculation about his dissatisfaction with the party has intensified.

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  'TVK government still in celebration mode': Annamalai slams Vijay amid twin murders in Tamil Nadu

  May 26, 2026 16:16 IST

  Referring to the two recent incidents, he alleged that criminals appeared to be operating without fear and claimed the administration had failed to respond with urgency.

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  BJP's big call: No ticket to Annamalai for Tamil Nadu elections 2026 | Explained

  April 04, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The BJP has announced all of its 27 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, but has decided not to field its former Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai.

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  Annamalai fires back at Raj Thackeray's 'Rasmalai' jibe, vows to visit Mumbai: 'If I were afraid...'

  India | January 12, 2026 17:27 IST

  The ex-IPS officer denied claims that his statements were detrimental to Marathi pride. He also said that such people (referring to Raj Thackeray) were damaging Balasaheb’s legacy.

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  Tejasvi Surya, Annamalai complete Ironman 70.3 Goa 2025, PM Modi hails their grit and endurance

  India | November 10, 2025 14:32 IST

  The triathlon involved a 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycling, and a 21.1 km run, testing participants’ stamina and resilience. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both leaders and praised India’s growing fitness culture under the Fit India Movement.

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  Amit Shah says Annamalai will get national role but he will continue work in Tamil Nadu

  June 27, 2025 20:57 IST

  It should be noted that this isn’t the first time that Amit Shah has hinted at a bigger role for Annamalai outside Tamil Nadu. After Annamalai stepped down as the state BJP president in April and Nainar Nagendran was appointed his successor, Amit Shah had lauded his tenure in the state.

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  Nainar Nagendran declared Tamil Nadu BJP president in Chennai | Video

  April 12, 2025 20:16 IST

  Nainar Nagendran was formerly associated with the AIADMK. He was the first aspirant to arrive at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam, in T Nagar, and file the nomination.

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  BJP-AIADMK Deal Sealed:Why Nainar Nagendran Was Chosen To Replace Annamalai As Tamil Nadu BJP Chief?

  Originals | April 12, 2025 13:05 IST

  BJP-AIADMK Deal Sealed: Nainar Nagendran is now the new Tamil Nadu president of the BJP, replacing K Annamalai. How did his appointment help BJP-AIADMK get back together? Watch the video to know more.

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  BJP announces alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 elections, EPS to be CM candidate

  April 11, 2025 22:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Giving details about the NDA alliance for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Amit Shah said these elections will be contested under the leadership of PM Modi at a national level and under the leadership of AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami at the state level.

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  Annamalai to be replaced as Tamil Nadu chief: Why did BJP take this decision ahead of 2026 polls?

  Explainers | April 11, 2025 14:14 IST

  There is speculation in the political circles that the BJP is likely to name Nainar Nagendran, the party MLA from the Tirunelveli Assembly constituency, as the new state president of Tamil Nadu.

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  I'm not in race of Tamil Nadu BJP state chief, will select leader 'unanimously': Annamalai

  April 04, 2025 17:18 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Annamalai said that BJP is a national party and in order to defeat the corrupt DMK government in Tamil Nadu, the party has to make certain decisions.

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  Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar Slams Annamalai Over Delimitation Remarks

  News | March 23, 2025 12:57 IST

  Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has hit back at Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai's remarks on delimitation, calling it an "artificial issue." Further, he conveyed, that she is not important here, but rather focuses on what the Prime Minister and the Home Minister are conveying