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Annamalai's exit: Why TN BJP chief Nagendran says some party members are being brainwashed?
Chennai | Jun 06, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTTamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran said, "I appeal to the BJP cadres not to believe anyone and refrain from resigning. Those who are part of another movement or party cannot remain members of the BJP. There is no setback for the party following Annamalai's resignation."
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Annamalai launches new political movement for 'clean politics'; letter reveals reason for BJP exit
Tamil Nadu | Jun 05, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTAfter his separation with the BJP became official, Annamalai said he is beginning a new political journey with common man's emotions and needs at it core to enable a grassroots-based politics in Tamil Nadu. The former state BJP chief his political movement will contest next assembly polls.
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Will K Annamalai quit BJP and float a new party? Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran responds
Chennai | Jun 04, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTAsked 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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Annamalai meets BJP top brass in Delhi amid exit buzz: Five reasons behind his growing discontent
Tamil Nadu | Jun 02, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTMeanwhile, 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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BJP’s presence shrinks to single seat in Tamil Nadu Assembly; who's saffron party's lone winner
Tamil Nadu | May 06, 2026, 12:05 PM ISTVijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party, amassing 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. The party, however, missed the majority mark by just 10 seats.
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Speed News: PM Modi Visits Puttaparthi to Offer Respect at Sri Sathya Sai Baba Mahasamadhi
Originals | Nov 19, 2025, 06:45 PM ISTPM Modi visited Puttaparthi to offer respect at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Mahasamadhi. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar was elected JDU legislature party leader ahead of the Bihar oath ceremony. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.
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Nainar Nagendran declared Tamil Nadu BJP president in Chennai | Video
Tamil Nadu | Apr 12, 2025, 08:16 PM ISTNainar 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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Nainar Nagendran, Tirunelveli MLA, to replace Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief
Chennai | Apr 11, 2025, 09:05 PM ISTNagendran will replace Annamalai as the chief of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.
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Annamalai to be replaced as Tamil Nadu chief: Why did BJP take this decision ahead of 2026 polls?
Explainers | Apr 11, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTThere 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
Chennai | Apr 04, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTTamil 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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Tamil Nadu: 12-year-old boy attacked over sacred thread, state BJP Vice President reacts
Chennai | Sep 22, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTThe boy identified as Akhilesh was attacked for wearing sacred thread in Tamil Nadu's Thirunelveli. He was also threatened with death in case he wore it in the future.
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BJP gets big boost in Tamil Nadu as 15 ex-MLAs, mostly from AIADMK, and 1 former MP join party
Chennai | Feb 07, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTThe new entrants in BJP will boost the presence of the saffron party in Tamil Nadu where the party is struggling to make a mark. The BJP failed to open its account in the Lok Sabha elections 2019.
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Tamil Nadu: FIR registered against state BJP chief Annamalai | Here's why
Tamil Nadu | Jan 11, 2024, 09:42 AM ISTThe state BJP chief has been booked under three sections of the IPC pertaining to promoting religious enmity, provocation of public peace, and fostering ill-will between classes of people within a place of worship.
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Tamil Nadu BJP removes Madurai district president P Saravanan for 'defying control of party'
India | Aug 14, 2022, 11:41 AM ISTTamil Nadu BJP leader removed: Saravanan's removal from the party came after a BJP worker hurled a slipper at State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan's car as he was returning from the Madurai airport.
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BJP Candidate with five members in family gets only one vote in Tamil Nadu local body polls
India | Oct 12, 2021, 06:26 PM ISTThe local body polls in the state were held on October 6 and 9. In all, 79,433 candidates had contested the polls for 27,003 posts.
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'Will control media in six months': New Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai
India | Jul 16, 2021, 07:22 AM ISTK Annamalai joined the BJP recently and is set to replace L. Murugan as Tamil Nadu BJP chief.
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After rally and roadshow, Shah enjoys dinner at 'dhaba' in Tamil Nadu
India | Apr 02, 2021, 07:02 AM ISTDuring his visit on Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached at a roadside 'dhaba' (eatery) to enjoy dinner.
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TN BJP Chief, 200 other party workers detained by Tiruttani police for taking out Vetri Vel Yatra
India | Nov 06, 2020, 04:55 PM ISTThe President of Tamil Nadu BJP L Murugan and several other party cadres were detained by the police in Tiruttani when he tried to take out the Vetri Vel Yatra/procession without police permission on Friday.
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Tamil Nadu BJP begins 'Vetri Vel Yatra' despite state govt's disapproval
News | Nov 06, 2020, 12:44 PM ISTTamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) began 'Vetri Vel Yatra' on November 06 despite state govt denying permission for it, giving COVID-19 as the reason.
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L Murugan appointed Tamil Nadu BJP president
National | Mar 11, 2020, 06:37 PM ISTThe BJP on Wednesday appointed L Murugan, a practising advocate of Madras High Court, the president of its Tamil Nadu unit.