K Annamalai Resigns from BJP, Announces New Political Movement
K Annamalai has resigned from the BJP after the Tamil Nadu elections, citing a 'great conflict' between his identity as a BJP person and a Tamilian, and has announced a new political movement. Following his exit, the Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President and 15 other senior leaders also resigned from the party.
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After Annamalai's exit, TN BJP vice president Karu Nagarajan, 15 others resign from party
Following K. Annamalai's resignation from the BJP and announcement of a new political movement, significant fallout has hit the Tamil Nadu unit. State vice president Karu Nagarajan and 15 other officials, including state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh, have also quit. Annamalai cited differing visions and a desire for a broader platform, while the state BJP president downplayed the impact.
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Read full article →It's not just Annamalai. Another BJP leader leader exits party in Tamil Nadu ‘after careful thought’
State secretary Sumathi Venkatesh announced her decision to quit the party on Friday after K Annamalai and Karu Nagarajan's exit.
Read full article →K Annamalai Resigns From BJP: Full Text Of His Letter
K Annamalai said in his resignation letter that the time had come for him to reassess his purpose of entering politics.
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