‘Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’: What Annamalai Said In Five-Page Letter To BJP High Command
‘Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’: What Annamalai Said In Five-Page Letter To BJP High Command Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 08:16
‘Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’: What Annamalai Said In Five-Page Letter To BJP High Command Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 08:16 IST In the Tamil Nadu assembly, the BJP's strength has decreased from four in 2021 to just one now. Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah even as speculation continues on his future in the party. Pic/ANI BJP Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai on Tuesday orally conveyed to the BJP High Command that he wants to quit the party, according to the sources. According to a report published in The Times Of India, Annamalai raised the issue of a decrease in the vote share of the party in the state and blamed the alliance with AIADMK for this result. Annamalai Conveys His Decision To Quit BJP While speaking about his decision to resign in a meeting with BJP President Nitin Nabin, Annamalai also outlined the reasons behind the party’s defeat in the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Hours later, the leader also met Home Minister Amit Shah and explained to him the reasons behind his decision to quit. Annamalai was asked to stay back in the national capital, and state president Nainar Nagenthran was called by the party high command to Delhi. On Tuesday evening, Nainar took a flight to Delhi from Thiruvananthapuram. Also Read: Annamalai At A Crossroads: Can Tamil Nadu’s ‘Singham’ Roar Alone In ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay Era? According to The Times Of India, the BJP was confident that Annamalai would change his mind after meeting Shah and Nabin. However, he did not change his decision to quit the party. ‘BJP’s Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’ According to sources, Annamalai submitted a five-page letter to BJP President Nithin Nabin. In the letter, the leader thanked the central leadership for appointing him as the state president for nearly four years, The Times Of India reported. He also claimed that he was “sidelined" in the party.
Annamalai further pointed out the decrease in the BJP’s vote share from 11% in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls to 3% in the last assembly election. He blamed the party’s wrong decisions and continued alliance with AIADMK for the fall. In the Tamil Nadu assembly, the party’s strength has decreased from four in 2021 to just one now. Annamalai To Form A New Political Party? According to the report, the former IPS officer had months ago to quit the party. According to sources close to Annamalai, he believes that Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has undergone a significant shift following the rise of actor Vijay as a political force. Also Read: Losing The Lotus: Is Quitting BJP Annamalai’s Only Way To Find Dravidian Acceptability? Sources also said Annamalai is considering launching a people’s movement, with speculation continuing over whether it could later take the form of a political party. After the meetings, the party assured Annamalai that they would revert soon after discussing the issues.
As per the source, the BJP High Command has also come to terms with Annamalai’s decision. Annamalai is likely to make the formal announcement today. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Prisha Vibhavari Prisha is the Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, with more than 10 years of experience in national and international news. She specialises in editorial leadership, sharp news judgment, and high-impact st... Read More First Published: June 03, 2026, 08:12 IST News india ‘Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’: What Annamalai Said In Five-Page Letter To BJP High Command Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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