K Annamalai Likely To Quit BJP, Launch Own Party: Sources K Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, is reportedly planning to leave the party and establish his own political movement, according to sources. The 41-year-old IPS officer-turned-politician, who has been a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, is said to have concluded that there is no future for him within the BJP after a meeting with party chief Nitin Nabin. The decision comes amid a challenging period for the BJP in Tamil Nadu, where the party secured only one seat in the 2026 state assembly elections, marking a significant setback. Annamalai was offered a Rajya Sabha seat by the BJP, but sources indicate he has declined the proposal. The move is seen as a step toward his potential exit from the party, with plans to launch a new movement first before forming a political party. According to multiple sources, the initiative aims to gather like-minded individuals and build a robust volunteer network, targeting diverse professional and social backgrounds. His existing non-profit leadership initiative, "We The Leaders," is expected to serve as a foundation for this new political project. Annamalai’s growing independence within the BJP has been evident in recent actions. He publicly criticized the central government over the premature implementation of the three-language policy by the CBSE, arguing that the policy would cause hardship for students before its scheduled rollout in the 2029-30 academic year. This criticism highlights his increasing willingness to challenge the party’s stance on certain issues. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu has been shaped by Annamalai’s efforts to elevate the BJP’s profile. As a state chief, he significantly expanded the party’s organizational presence in a state historically dominated by Dravidian parties.#aiadmk #dmk #nitin_nabin #tamil_nadu_bjp #k_annamalai
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: DMK Files Petition Against TN BJP President Over Rs 4 Cr Seized During LS Polls The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for assembly elections in Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Polling is set to begin on April 9 and conclude on April 23, with vote counting on May 4. The Commission has deployed Central Observers under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act to oversee election management. Key states include West Bengal, where two-phase polling will occur starting April 23, with a focus on the contest between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. Assam will hold single-phase polling on April 9, with the BJP facing the Congress and regional parties. Tamil Nadu’s single-phase election on April 23 features a three-way contest between the DMK-led alliance, AIADMK-BJP combine, and TVK. Kerala and Puducherry will also conduct polls on April 9, with tight battles expected between the LDF, UDF, and other parties. The Election Commission reported that enforcement agencies have seized illicit inducements worth over Rs 408.82 crore since February 26, including cash, liquor, drugs, and other items. This follows the rollout of the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) to track and document violations. The seizures include Rs 17.44 crore in cash, Rs 37.68 crore in liquor, Rs 167.38 crore in drugs, Rs 23 crore in precious metals, and over Rs 163.30 crore in other freebies. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced immediately after the election schedule was announced on March 15. In Tamil Nadu, the Election Flying Squad recovered gold and silver items weighing 381 kilograms, valued at Rs 77 crore, from a car in Chennai.#trinamool_congress #dmk #election_commission_of_india #tamil_nadu_bjp #election_flying_squad
