Annamalai Quits BJP, Party President Nitin Nabin Accepts His Resignation
Annamalai Quits BJP, Party President Nitin Nabin Accepts His Resignation Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 12:34 IST In a statement, the BJP said
Annamalai Quits BJP, Party President Nitin Nabin Accepts His Resignation Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 12:34 IST In a statement, the BJP said President Nitin Nabin had accepted the resignation submitted by the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, bringing an end to his association with party. Annamalai joined the BJP in 2020 and, within 10 months, became the youngest president of the party's Tamil Nadu unit. (X) K Annamalai quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, with the party formally accepting his resignation from its primary membership. In a statement, the BJP said President Nitin Nabin had accepted the resignation submitted by the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, bringing an end to his association with the party. BJP President Nitin Nabin has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu E State President K Annamalai from the primary membership of the Party. pic.twitter.com/qaQ9gWPL6g— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2026 In his resignation letter, Annamalai said, “After much thought, I believe the time has come for me to step out of the party, reflect on the actual purpose of my entering politics, and sail where the winds take me in the future.
I humbly request that I be relieved of my organisational responsibilities with immediate effect, and that my resignation from the primary membership of the BJP be accepted with immediate effect." Here is the full text of his resignation letter – AK-Resignation-2026-06-50b161e075e41a52cadaee356ae43018 On June 2, Annamalai had met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi amid growing buzz over his possible resignation from the BJP. Follow Live Updates Here He had informed the party’s high command about his decision to quit the party. After the meetings, the party assured Annamalai that they would revert soon after discussing the issues. Also Read: On His Birthday, All Eyes On Annamalai’s Next Move: Will He Launch A Political Party Today? While the details of the 30-minute meeting were not officially disclosed, party sources indicated that he was asked to put his resignation plans on hold for the time being. Sources said Annamalai wants any departure from the BJP to remain amicable and avoid a public confrontation with the party leadership. Annamalai To Form A New Political Party? According to the report, the former IPS officer had planned 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. 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. Amid speculation about whether he may float a new political outfit, Annamalai himself had earlier signalled that clarity would be provided soon. Speaking to reporters before leaving for Delhi, he said, “Please wait. We will sit down and talk in two days," adding that he would address all questions and explain his position shortly. Leadership Change In Tamil Nadu BJP The development comes against the backdrop of reported internal unease within the party following his replacement as state unit president by Nainar Nagenthran and the BJP’s renewed electoral alliance with the AIADMK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Also Read: Annamalai At A Crossroads: Can Tamil Nadu’s ‘Singham’ Roar Alone In ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay Era? Annamalai, who previously led the state unit, had unsuccessfully contested the 2021 Assembly elections and later chose not to contest the most recent polls, focusing instead on campaigning for the party.
His aggressive political style had reportedly strained ties with the AIADMK, the BJP’s former ally in the state. With uncertainty continuing to surround his next move, political circles are closely watching Chennai, where his long-anticipated announcement is now expected. 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 Location: Delhi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2026, 10:46 IST News india Annamalai Quits BJP, Party President Nitin Nabin Accepts His Resignation 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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