'Anybody Is Free To...': Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Says Annamalai's Departure Won't Affect Party

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• 'Anybody Is Free To...': Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Says Annamalai's Departure Won't Affect Party Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 12:51 IST This came after former Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai tendered his resignation from the party and announced that he would launch a new political outfit.
• Rapid Read Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagrendran (L) downplayed the impact of K Annamalai's resignation.
• (File photo) Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran on Friday downplayed the impact of former party leader K Annamalai’s resignation, saying it would not affect the BJP, and that anyone was free to start a new political movement.
• This came after Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, ending weeks of suspense over his political future.
• BJP national president Nitin Nabin has accepted his resignation from both the party’s primary membership and organisational responsibilities, bringing to a close Annamalai’s si year association with the BJP.