CHENNAI: Former BJP state president K Annamalai, who is widely expected to launch a new political outfit after parting ways with the BJP, has announced that he will address the public through social media on Friday.
In a post online, Annamalai said, “Tomorrow at 12 noon, I eagerly look forward to interacting with you all on social media to share my thoughts and have an open, heart-to-heart conversation,” while sharing links to his social media accounts. In a separate post, he also thanked those who wished him on his birthday on Thursday.
The former IPS officer is expected to outline his next course of action during the interaction. Sources indicated that he is likely to announce his resignation from the BJP and unveil plans for a new political movement or party. Following speculations, posters have popped up in many places supporting the move. Many of his supporters have also been resigning from the BJP.
Annamalai, who felt sidelined within the Tamil Nadu BJP in the past year, headed to New Delhi on Monday and met BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh. However, he didn’t meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said sources.
According to sources, Annamalai conveyed to the leadership his decision to part ways with the party that gave him his entry into politics. While senior leaders reportedly attempted to persuade him to reconsider, he remained firm on launching his own political outfit, sources added.
He is likely to arrive in TN and most likely will meet reporters after interacting on social media on Friday.
Meanwhile, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Thursday, conveyed birthday greetings to Annamalai. He also extended his hearty wishes to him for his continued service to the people.