Annamalai: who appeared as a ray of hope for BJP in Tamil Nadu. Annamalai will say goodbye to that party. It is reported that he has already submitted his resignation letter to National President Nitin Nabeen. For the past few years, Annamalai has tried to lead the BJP in Tamil Nadu. In view of the political situation, the BJP sidelined him. Behind his sudden decision lies the alliance with the AIDMK, electoral failures and growing gaps between the party’s central leadership plan.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president on Tuesday morning, party president Nitin Nabin, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, organizational secretary B.L. Met Santosh. Annamalai feels that he should set up his own party and go his own way. It seems that he has informed the top leadership of BJP that he wants to separate from BJP in an amicable manner. He also explained the circumstances that led to his resignation to the top BJP leadership. However, the party asked Annamalai to give them some time to consider the issues raised by him. He is likely to stay in Delhi till Wednesday.
BJP is trying to convince Annamalai to stay in the party. However, it is reported that he is firmly determined not to change his decision. Sources say that Annamalai is likely to start a political movement first and then form a party. He is already running a leadership program called ‘We the Leaders’. In the recent elections in Tamil Nadu which has 234 members, BJP was restricted to only 1 seat. Annamalai seems to have decided to resign after these results.
