After Annamalai's exit, TN BJP vice president Karu Nagarajan, 15 others resign from party

Key points

• 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.