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Pollachi, July 12 (IANS) The newly formed public movement ‘We The Leaders’, headed by former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, will hold its first major public conference in Pollachi on Sunday, with the campaign centred on the theme, “Drug-Free Tamil Nadu”.The awareness conference is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at Achipatti, near Pollachi, and is expected to attract thousands of participants from across the state.The event assumes significance as it will be the first major gatherin…

Chennai, June 19 (IANS) K. Annamalai on Friday said the White Paper released by the TVK government on Tamil Nadu’s finances has laid bare the extent of fiscal deterioration over the past five years and underscored the need for immediate corrective measures to restore the state’s financial health.In a statement issued after reviewing the document, Annamalai said the findings contained in the White Paper came as no surprise, as many of the issues highlighted have already been known to economis…

Erode, June 6 (IANS) Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) President G.K. Vasan on Saturday congratulated former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K. Annamalai for launching a new political movement and called for stronger measures to tackle the growing law and order challenges in the state. Speaking to reporters in Erode, Vasan also congratulated Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess Tournament, describing it as a proud achievement for the coun…

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The departure of former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K. Annamalai from the party and his decision to launch a new political outfit have triggered a debate over its likely impact on the saffron party’s prospects in the state.Political observers believe Annamalai’s exit could deal a setback to the BJP in Tamil Nadu, where the party has long struggled to establish itself against the dominance of the two Dravidian majors.That political landscape, however, witnes…

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai on Friday announced his departure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and launched a new youth-focused movement, ‘We the Leaders’. He said the movement would eventually be transformed into a political party later and would contest the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.In a video message, Annamalai said his decision stemmed from a desire to pursue the mission that had originally drawn him into public life. He stated that he ha…

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai on Friday announced his exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and unveiled a new political outfit, ‘We the Leaders’, declaring that it would contest the next Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.In a video message, Annamalai said his decision stemmed from a desire to pursue the mission that had originally drawn him into public life.He stated that he had joined the BJP to bring positive change to Tamil Nadu and improve people’s …

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation submitted by former Tamil Nadu BJP state president K. Annamalai from the primary membership of the party. This was confirmed by Arun Singh, National General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge of the party in a press release.”The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Hon’ble Shri Nitin Nabin, has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex. State President, Shri K. Annamalai fr…

Chennai, June 4 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K. Annamalai said on Thursday that he will interact with the people through social media at 12 noon on Friday, fuelling speculation that he could make a major political announcement amid reports of his impending exit from the BJP. In a post on social media platform X, Annamalai added that he looked forward to meeting people online, sharing views and engaging in an open conversation.The announcement comes at a time wh…

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Tuesday held a series of meetings with the party’s top leadership in New Delhi amid continuing speculation over his future role within the BJP and reports of his dissatisfaction with recent developments in the state unit. Annamalai met BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The discussions, which concluded on Tuesday, reportedly focused …

Coimbatore, June 1 (IANS) The political future of former Tamil Nadu BJP President, K. Annamalai, has become the subject of intense speculation after giant posters put up by his supporters across Coimbatore sparked rumours that he could be preparing for a significant political move like launching a separate political platform.The posters, carrying slogans such as “Our Leader, Come and Lead Us,” have appeared on major roads and public spaces ahead of Annamalai’s birthday on June 4.Their appe…