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India's opposition parties are pressing for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid ongoing protests and parliamentary disruptions over alleged paper leaks in the NEET medical entrance exam. The government has offered to discuss the issue in the House, but the opposition insists on the minister's accountability first.
K Annamalai, who previously left the BJP, is preparing to transform his 'We the Leaders' movement into a formal political party by July, aiming to introduce fresh leadership and address state-specific issues like the drug menace.
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad has resigned from the party, announcing his intention to join former state president K Annamalai in his future political endeavors.
K Annamalai has resigned from the BJP after the Tamil Nadu elections, citing a 'great conflict' between his identity as a BJP person and a Tamilian, and has announced a new political movement. Following his exit, the Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President and 15 other senior leaders also resigned from the party.
Sources indicate that K Annamalai has communicated his intentions to leave the BJP to the party's high command, with a decision expected soon after internal discussions.
Rumors are circulating about K. Annamalai's potential departure from the BJP, following reports of a rift and a meeting with Nitin Nabin. This comes amid a perceived crisis for the party in Tamil Nadu, where Annamalai has been a prominent figure.
K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate, calling for its withdrawal due to abrupt implementation. This move is seen as a political strategy to assert regional concerns.
K Annamalai clarified his stance after being overlooked for the Tamil Nadu polls by the BJP, stating he was grateful to the party and that the choice of constituency would not have mattered if he had decided to contest.
The BJP has unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after internal discussions, with former state president K Annamalai notably absent from the initial selection.
K Annamalai has questioned the BJP and the Centre regarding their engagement with NEET protesters, highlighting a lack of accountability despite repeated paper leaks that have driven students to protest.
Former BJP leader K. Annamalai has questioned the Centre's decision to implement 'military-grade' security measures for the upcoming NEET retest, arguing it adds unnecessary pressure on students. This criticism highlights a rare public disagreement within the BJP.
K. Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, launched his new 'We the Leaders' movement, attracting nearly 1.4 million members within 24 hours of its inception. His departure has led to mass resignations from the BJP in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state BJP chief to appeal for members to stay.
K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief, is set to address the public on social media amidst widespread speculation about his potential exit from the party. His statement is highly anticipated to clarify his position.
BJP leadership reportedly assured K Annamalai of support for his proposed statewide public outreach program, which he believes will strengthen the party's grassroots presence.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has submitted a five-page resignation letter to the BJP chief and is reportedly planning to launch a new regional party with a "secular" and "Tamil-first" outlook within six to eight months.
BJP leader K. Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK and TVK parties, accusing them of harboring hatred towards Hindu beliefs and traditions following their remarks against Sanatana Dharma.
K Annamalai, who previously led the BJP in Tamil Nadu and was a prominent figure in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, was reportedly not included in the party's candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. This development has sparked questions regarding his political future.
K Annamalai has launched a new movement called "We The Leaders," which aims to focus on governance and public responsibility, explicitly excluding religion from its scope and striving to make Tamil Nadu a leading state.
Former BJP leader K Annamalai expressed concern over an alleged increase in crimes involving individuals from North India across Tamil Nadu, following a child's death, and called for stricter mechanisms to track migrant workers.
A Congress leader stated that K Annamalai joined the BJP because Rajinikanth did not form a political party, following Annamalai's resignation from BJP to launch his own movement.
Rumors of K Annamalai's resignation from the BJP or plans to launch a new party have been dismissed by the Tamil Nadu BJP chief, while Annamalai himself is expected to disclose his future course in a social media interaction after meeting with top BJP leaders.
K. Annamalai's position within the BJP is under intense scrutiny, with reports suggesting he attributed a decline in vote share to the AIADMK alliance and speculation growing about his potential resignation. This comes after his significant 200-day foot march aimed at strengthening the BJP's presence in Tamil Nadu.
K Annamalai, a prominent BJP leader, is widely expected to resign from the party and launch his own political outfit in Tamil Nadu. Speculation has been fueled by reports of serious differences with the leadership and new political posters.
K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, has risen to become the Tamil Nadu BJP party chief after his 2021 election debut, but will not contest the 2026 assembly elections.
Former BJP state president K Annamalai has been summoned to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being excluded from the party's candidate list for Tamil Nadu, raising concerns about campaign mobilization.