Amar Prasad Reddy Resigns From Tamil Nadu BJP

Amar Prasad Reddy Quits BJP To Join Annamalai’s Political Journey

Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad Reddy has resigned from the party, adding fresh pressure on the state unit at a time when former BJP state president K Annamalai’s exit has already triggered political speculation.

Amar Prasad announced his decision on social media and said he would be joining Annamalai in his future political journey. His resignation is being seen as another sign of loyalty towards Annamalai, who continues to command support among a section of BJP cadres and local leaders in Tamil Nadu.

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A video shared on X appeared to show Amar Prasad Reddy confirming his resignation from the BJP and expressing support for Annamalai’s next political journey.
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Another Exit After Annamalai

The development comes days after Annamalai stepped away from the BJP and launched a new political movement. His exit has led to a series of resignations from the Tamil Nadu BJP, including senior functionaries who have publicly expressed support for his next move.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu BJP vice-president Karu Nagarajan and several other party functionaries also resigned following Annamalai’s departure. These exits have raised questions over whether the BJP may face more internal churn in the state.

BJP Faces Tamil Nadu Challenge

State BJP president Nainar Nagendran has maintained that Annamalai’s exit will not affect the party’s organisation. However, the resignations of leaders linked to Annamalai’s camp have kept the focus on the BJP’s internal situation in Tamil Nadu.

For the BJP, the immediate challenge is to retain its cadre base and prevent the perception of a wider split. For Annamalai, the support from former party colleagues could strengthen his attempt to build a separate political platform in the state.

The latest resignation has made Tamil Nadu politics more closely watched, especially as Annamalai’s next steps could influence both BJP strategy and the wider political mood ahead of future elections.