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Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief and ex-IPS officer K. Annamalai has acknowledged that his decision to quit the Bharatiya Janata Party was preceded by a prolonged period of disagreement with the party leadership, offering his most candid explanation yet for his dramatic exit.

Hours after the BJP formally accepted his resignation, Annamalai issued a statement indicating that differences with the party's top leadership had persisted for nearly a year and a half. The remarks provide fresh insight into the circumstances that led to the departure of one of the BJP's most prominent faces in Tamil Nadu.

“The right time has come. I have had differences of opinion with the leadership for the past 18 months. I did not want to be a burden to the top leaders,” he said. The statement marks a shift from his earlier insistence that his departure was entirely cordial, suggesting that strategic and organisational disagreements may have played a larger role in his decision than previously understood.

Annamalai Opens Up About Internal Differences

While Annamalai did not elaborate on the specific issues that led to the differences, his remarks point to a sustained period of friction within the party. Political observers have long speculated about disagreements over the BJP's approach in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding alliances and the party's long-term growth strategy in the state.