K Annamalai Steps Aside as Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Amid Alliance Negotiations with AIADMK

Annamalai confirms he is not in the running for the BJP state presidency, clearing a key hurdle for AIADMK's potential return to the NDA alliance.

K Annamalai has announced he will not contest for the Tamil Nadu BJP presidency, aligning with AIADMK's reported demand for his removal as a precondition for rejoining the NDA alliance.
The BJP plans to elect a new Tamil Nadu state president within the next two weeks as part of its leadership transition strategy.
Alliance talks between BJP and AIADMK are expected to progress during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu on April 6, where a new BJP state president may also be announced.
The 2023 split between BJP and AIADMK was triggered by Annamalai's controversial remarks about AIADMK leaders, which strained their relationship.
Annamalai's leadership increased BJP's visibility in Tamil Nadu but did not yield significant electoral gains, and he may be offered a larger role within the party or central government.