K Annamalai Quits BJP; Party Chief Nitin Nabin Accepts Resignation Amid Buzz Of New Political Party

New Delhi: After days of speculations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday confirmed that ex-party chief in Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai, has resigned and party's National President Nitin Nabin has accepted Annamalai's resignation from the party's primary membership.

Did Annamalai met Amit Shah?

The development comes days after Annamalai, who is a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin in Delhi on Tuesday.

According to reports, the BJP had asked Annamalai to reconsider his decision. 

"The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex. State President, Shri K. Annamalai from the primary membership of the Party," the BJP party said in a release.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex-State President K Annamalai from the primary membership of the Party. pic.twitter.com/qaQ9gWPL6g

— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2026

When did Annamalai join BJP?

In 2020, Annamalai joined the BJP after quitting as an IPS officer. Annamalai, who is referred to as 'Singham' by his supporters, was made BJP's Tamil Nadu unit chief in 2021, as he succeeded L Murugam, who was made a union minister. 

Will Annamalai form new party?

According to reports, Annamalai is planning to launch a new regional political party, which his associates are describing as 'secular' and 'Tamil-first' oriented.

According to sources, the proposed party could be launched within six to eight months and will try to establish itself as an alternative to both the BJP and the Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu.