BJP will leverage Annamalai's organisational skills in party's national framework: Amit Shah in Tamil Nadu

ANI April 11, 2025 254 views

The BJP is undergoing a significant leadership transition in Tamil Nadu with Nainar Nagenthiran expected to replace K Annamalai as state president. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Annamalai's contributions and suggested his organizational skills would be utilized at the national level. The leadership change comes ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, where BJP plans to contest under the NDA alliance. This development reflects the party's strategic approach to strengthening its political presence in the southern state.

"The BJP will leverage Annamalai Ji's organisational skills in the party's national framework." - Amit Shah
Chennai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the party will leverage K Annamalai's organisational skills at the national level.

Key Points

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Nainar Nagenthiran set to become new Tamil Nadu BJP president

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Shah acknowledges Annamalai's unprecedented party contributions

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BJP plans NDA alliance for 2026 Assembly elections

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Leadership transition signals strategic reorganization

Addressing a joint press conference with AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai, Shah said that BJP will fight the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu under the NDA alliance.

Meanwhile, the election for Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu State President was held today.

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Nainar Nagenthiran is set to take over as the party's next State president from the outgoing President K Annamalai. Nagenthiran who was formerly with the AIADMK, was the sole nominee for the post. His appointment was confirmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a statement.

In a post on X, Amit Shah said, "The Tamil Nadu BJP has received a nomination for the post of state president only from Shri @NainarBJP Ji. As the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, Shri @annamalai_k Ji has made commendable accomplishments. Whether it is carrying the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to people or the programs of the party from village to village, Annamalai Ji's contribution has been unprecedented. The BJP will leverage Annamalai Ji's organisational skills in the party's national framework."

On April 4, K Annamalai announced that he was "not in the race" to become the next state unit chief.

"There is no contest in Tamil Nadu BJP; we will select a leader unanimously. But I am not in the race. I am not in the BJP state leadership race," Annamalai had told reporters.

The significant political development comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election to be held in 2026.

In the previous two elections--the Lok Sabha and the last assembly polls--the AIADMK has struggled to perform strongly.

The AIADMK entered into an alliance with the BJP after the passing of J Jayalalithaa in 2016.

During the 2021 state elections, the AIADMK and the BJP were in alliance, which resulted in the BJP winning four seats. However, the AIADMK severed ties with the BJP in 2023.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Annamalai has done great work in TN! His energy and commitment are unmatched. Excited to see what he'll bring to the national stage. BJP's future in South India looks bright 🌟
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Priya M.
Interesting move. I wonder if this means BJP is planning to focus more on southern states in the next general elections? Annamalai does have good grassroots connect.
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Suresh T.
While I appreciate Annamalai's work, I'm concerned about BJP's alliance strategy in TN. The party needs stronger local leadership to make real impact beyond urban areas.
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Ananya R.
Good decision! Annamalai deserves bigger responsibilities. His speeches and outreach programs have really connected with youth across the state. More power to him! 💪
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Karthik V.
Let's see how this plays out. TN politics is complex and BJP still has long way to go. But Annamalai's elevation shows party is serious about southern expansion.
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Meena S.
Nagenthiran as new state president is surprising choice. Hope he can maintain the momentum Annamalai created. BJP needs consistency in TN to grow its base.

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Amit Shah K Annamalai BJP Tamil Nadu Politics Nainar Nagenthiran AIADMK 2026 Assembly Elections
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