Singam K Annamalai: BJP's Tamil Nadu Star Rose Fast, Fell Faster

K Annamalai, the BJP's most recognizable face in Tamil Nadu, has announced his intention to leave the party. He met with Nitin Nabin, the party chief, and other leaders in Delhi, seeking a "cordial" exit. He cited a lack of future opportunities within the BJP as the reason for his decision. Annamalai's departure follows a strained relationship with the party leadership after disagreements over electoral strategy and alliances. He has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the AIADMK-BJP alliance and previously expressed discontent with constituency allocations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.