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Annamalai's 'We the Leaders' becomes instant hit as 13 lakh+ people join within 24 hours; Ex-TN BJP chief feels 'profound sense of responsibility'

K. Annamalai's newly launched movement, We the Leaders, attracted more than 13 lakh members within 24 hours of its launch, reflecting significant public interest in political change in Tamil Nadu. The former BJP leader described the initiative as a collective, people-driven movement rather than an individual political venture, positioning it…

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Tamil Nadu BJP vice president Karu Nagarajan resigns after Annamalai exit

K Annamalai has officially ended his affiliation with the BJP and has launched an innovative political movement aimed at reshaping Tamil Nadu's landscape. Alongside him are seasoned politicians Karu Nagarajan and Sumathi Venkatesh, who have also stepped away from the BJP to support his cause.

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Annamalai's exit no loss for party, says TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has quit the party to launch his own political outfit. State BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran asserted this move will not impact the party. He stated the BJP remains steadfast on its ideology. Durai Vaiko of MDMK wished Annamalai success. Annamalai aims for a…

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Annamalai begins new political journey after BJP exit, eyes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai is launching a new political movement. This new group will participate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party after disagreements regarding Tamil Nadu. He had informed the party of his decision earlier. This move follows the BJP's…

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K Annamalai quits BJP as party accepts resignation

K Annamalai has resigned from the BJP's primary membership, ending weeks of speculation. The former Tamil Nadu president's departure follows strategic differences with the central leadership. Annamalai is now expected to embark on an independent political journey, potentially launching a new party in the state.

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Amidst buzz of Annamalai quitting, BJP cadres demand clarification, posters hail former president

BJP cadres in Chennai are seeking clarity from the party high command regarding K Annamalai's future. Following speculation about his exit, supporters have displayed posters showing Annamalai with actors Rajinikanth and Ajith. Yuva Morcha members urge state leadership to address concerns and prevent a potential exodus. Meanwhile, a BJP fishermen's…

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Annamalai set to exit BJP soon, may launch new political party after Delhi meetings: Report

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai is reportedly set to resign from the party in the coming days after meetings with senior leaders in Delhi. Sources suggest he is preparing for a new political journey, potentially launching his own party, amid reported differences over the BJP's strategy in Tamil…

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Delimitation, Vijay’s rise, ‘unhappy alliance’: The Annamalai interview

In a wide-ranging interview with Sreenivasan Jain on the campaign trail, K. Annamalai, the BJP’s most prominent face in Tamil Nadu, navigates questions about the party’s “anti-South” perception, the friction-filled AIADMK alliance, and the emergence of actor-politician Vijay.

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TN, Maharashtra, Bihar and WB police cite contested law to take down tweets

The Tamil Nadu Police Department has sent X (formerly Twitter) two notices to remove tweets mocking the state government, Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. These notices were sent on April 23, 2025, under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, a contested provision.

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Hindutva trouble for AIADMK and murmurs in TN BJP

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. In this Tamil Nadu special, we found out the details behind DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s astonishing legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran alleging a massive corporate…

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Tamil Nadu: Nainar Nagendran files nomination for BJP state president polls

Nagendran, currently the state vice president, was formerly with the AIADMK. He was the first aspirant to arrive at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam, in T Nagar, and file the nomination. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Annamalai’s Exit Signals BJP-AIADMK Truce, Reshapes Tamil Nadu’s Political Chessboard

BJP's Annamalai resigns in Tamil Nadu, likely paving way for BJP-AIADMK alliance ahead of 2026 polls, complicating actor Vijay's political debut. Read more at Dynamite News

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Superstar Rajinikanth still in hospital, stable; To be discharged soon

Actor Rajinikanth was hospitalized on September 30 following the complaints of severe stomach ache. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The VHP and BJP exploited a dying Tamil Nadu teenager to push Hindutva agenda

Seven months into his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai launched one of his biggest political campaigns, following the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Lavanya in Thanjavur. Annamalai alleged that Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, where Lavanya was studying, pressured her to convert to Christianity, driving her to take…

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T.N. BJP president Annamalai slams DMK for increasing stamp duty

T.N. BJP president accuses DMK government of burdening people with increased stamp duty, alleging favoritism towards real estate companies.

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Can Modi finally win over the southern states and reshape India’s electoral map?

Making a breakthrough in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is crucial to the BJP’s ambitions to gain an even larger parliamentary majority – but it won’t be easy

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Lok Sabha polls | Rahul Gandhi has abandoned people of Wayanad: T.N. BJP leader Annamalai

Rahul Gandhi criticized for abandoning Wayanad voters by contesting in Rae Bareli, BJP leader claims moral decay in Congress.

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Jumping the gun on polling day in Tamil Nadu

How the confusion over voter turnout in Tamil Nadu could have been avoided

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Annamalai takes out roadshow at Kanjikode

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai campaigned for BJP candidate in Palakkad C. Krishnakumar on Saturday. Mr. Annamalai led a roadshow at Kanjikode in the evening.

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Lok Sabha polls | About 1 lakh names removed from the voters list in Coimbatore, alleges Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP president alleges mass deletion of names from Coimbatore voting list, raising questions about Election Commission's preparedness.

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Lok Sabha election: Six big faces to watch out in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA versus the opposition's INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Palaniswami takes a dig at Annamalai; questions his fate after June 4

AIADMK's Palaniswami criticizes BJP's Annamalai, warns against underestimating AIADMK's strength in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Two more cases against T.N. BJP president Annamalai in Coimbatore, third in a week

BJP president and cadres booked for protest in Coimbatore against police obstruction, facing multiple charges in recent days.

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From Kamaraj to Stalin, alliances a constant theme in elections in T.N.

Tamil Nadu's complex coalition politics between Dravidian parties and BJP-led alliances in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Lok Sabha polls | DMK and AIADMK are working together in Theni to defeat T.T.V. Dhinakaran: Annamalai

DMK and AIADMK unite to defeat AMMK candidate in Theni, as BJP president urges voters to thwart their plan.

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