K Annamalai Launches New Political Movement in Chennai After Resigning from BJP
Annamalai gets warm welcome in Chennai after launching new movement

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K Annamalai, former president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, launched a new political movement called 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam' after resigning from the party. He received a warm welcome from supporters in Chennai, where he cited differing views on Tamil Nadu as the reason for his departure.
- 01Annamalai's new movement is titled 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam', meaning 'This Is Our Movement'.
- 02He received a grand reception from supporters upon his arrival in Chennai's Panaiyur.
- 03Ongoing support came from former AIADMK member OMR Somu and Bhaskara 'Boxer' Sundar, who joined his movement.
- 04BJP President Nitin Nabin accepted Annamalai's resignation, which he attributed to differing views on Tamil Nadu.
- 05Annamalai clarified that his resignation was not a sudden decision, having communicated his intentions to the BJP leadership earlier.
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K Annamalai, the former president of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently launched a new political movement named 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam' (This Is Our Movement) after resigning from the party. Upon his return to Chennai, he was warmly welcomed by a large crowd of supporters at his residence in Panaiyur, located on the East Coast Road in Chengalpattu district. Notable figures, including OMR Somu, who previously resigned from the AIADMK, and Bhaskara 'Boxer' Sundar, joined Annamalai's movement during this event. Annamalai's resignation was accepted by BJP President Nitin Nabin, who acknowledged the differing views regarding Tamil Nadu as the reason behind Annamalai's departure. He emphasized that his decision was not impulsive; he had communicated his intentions to the party leadership, stating that he had been expressing his concerns for 18 months prior to his resignation. Annamalai completed his responsibilities within the party before stepping down, as requested.
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Annamalai's new political movement could influence the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, especially as he garners support from former party members.
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