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Annamalai said his political ambitions extended beyond the framework of BJP and required a broader platform.

, Annamalai announced his exit from the BJP and unveiled "We The Leaders", describing it as the beginning of a new political journey aimed at promoting "common-man politics".

Tamil Nadu news: In his first address after quitting the BJP, K Annamalai announced his plans for a political movement and a party. In the 23-minute-long speech, Annamalai had only one political message. Without naming C Joseph Vijay, Annamalai said just one chief minister cannot bring all the change needed in Tamil Nadu.

After handing in his papers, Annamalai said he was embarking on a new journey aimed at ushering in "common man politics," distancing it from personality-driven politics and rejecting sycophancy and hereditary power.

K Annamalai has officially ended his affiliation with the BJP and has launched an innovative political movement aimed at reshaping Tamil Nadu's landscape. Alongside him are seasoned politicians Karu Nagarajan and Sumathi Venkatesh, who have also stepped away from the BJP to support his cause.

"This decision has come after careful thought and is not without sadness," Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Sumathi Venkatesh said

Nagarajan and Venkatesh's resignation following K Annamalai's exit from the BJP highlights the internal churn within the state unit.

Ultimately, Annamalai's future trajectory appears insulated from the traditional pitfalls of fading significance or a fragmented return

After Annamalai, BJP state vice president Karu Nagarajan and State Secretary Sumathi Venkatesh also tendered their resignations.

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement, "We The Leaders", appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.