K. Annamalai
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19806.0Global Dominance: 0.01%K. Annamalai is a prominent Indian politician and the president of the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has gained attention for his vocal criticisms against media outlets and for raising concerns about journalistic integrity, particularly in response to satirical content that he believes undermines the government's diplomatic efforts.
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K Annamalai is speculated to be preparing to launch a new political outfit in Tamil Nadu.
'Will talk in 2 days': BJP leader K Annamalai on speculation over new party in Tamil Nadu | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-01
K Annamalai launched a broadside against Raj Thackeray and dared him to stop him from entering Mumbai.
'Will come to Mumbai, try cutting my legs': BJP’s Annamalai fires back at Raj Thackeray; slams ‘rasmalai’ jibe | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
K Annamalai made remarks referring to the renaming of Mumbai as 'Bombay'.
'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's journey criss-crossed 10,000km and ended with a grand finale attended by the Prime Minister.
A tale of three yatras: Why Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor failed - and BJP didn't | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-16
In Radhakrishnan, BJP now has another important Gounder figure after TN party ex-chief K Annamalai.
INDIA bloc likely to discuss its VP candidate today | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
K Annamalai reportedly expressed reluctance to continue in his role after the party’s national leadership moved to revive its alliance with the AIADMK.
Nainar Nagenthiran succeeds Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP president | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
K Annamalai was replaced as Tamil Nadu BJP president by Nainar Nagendran.
‘Alliance of defeat’: MK Stalin hits out at Amit Shah over AIADMK-BJP tie-up in Tamil Nadu | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
K Annamalai is the outgoing chief of the Tamil Nadu BJP and a retired Indian Police Service officer.
Next stop, Delhi? What’s ahead for K Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP gets new chief | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
K Annamalai was the BJP president who made commendable achievements in his role.
Annamalai out, AIADMK in: How Nainar Nagendran as Tamil Nadu chief helps BJP | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
K Annamalai stepped down from the post and stated he was not in the race for the post of the next state unit chief.
'Will leverage his organisational skills in national framework': Amit Shah hints new role for K Annamalai | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11K. Annamalai, the BJP Tamil Nadu unit's ex-chief, joined Amit Shah at the press conference.
Amit Shah says AIADMK made 'no demand' as party reunites with BJP-led NDA | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
K Annamalai decided to not contest for the Tamil Nadu party unit chief post.
AIADMK, BJP announce alliance for Tamil Nadu assembly elections | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-11BJP leader Annamalai criticized CM Stalin for skipping the PM's event, calling his explanation unacceptable.
Stalin insulted PM Modi, owes apology to Tamil Nadu: BJP's Annamalai slams CM for skipping Rameswaram event | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-06Present at the ceremony were BJP leader K Annamalai.
Visuals show first train crossing new Pamban Bridge as PM Modi flags off sea link, train & ship | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-06
K Annamalai, the state BJP president, announced he is not in the race for the post of the next state unit chief.
Annamalai says not in race for Tamil Nadu chief post: Is BJP setting stage for AIADMK tie-up? | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-04
K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief, stated that he is not in the race for party leadership.
'I am not in Tamil Nadu party leadership race': Annamalai amid speculation over BJP-AIADMK alliance | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-04K Annamalai met with BJP leadership to provide feedback prioritizing the welfare of Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK had negotiated alliance with Vijay's TVK months before warming up to BJP | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-30
K Annamalai is the Tamil Nadu BJP chief who commented on the party's alliance strategies for the upcoming elections.
'National leadership will decide': Annamalai on BJP-AIADMK alliance | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-28
K Annamalai accused DMK of silencing critics in relation to the attack on Savukku Shankar.
Mob in janitor uniform storms Chennai YouTuber's home, dumps human excreta in vicious attack | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-25
K. Annamalai led a black flag protest against the JAC meet, calling it a 'drama.'
In Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s fair delimitation push, a ‘Sword of Damocles’ warning rings loud from ally | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
K. Annamalai, the state president of BJP, was detained by Chennai police in connection with the alleged TASMAC scam.
Alleged Rs 1,000cr TASMAC scam sparks protests in Tamil Nadu; BJP leaders detained: Key details | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-17
K Annamalai was arrested by Chennai police while heading to the party’s protest against the alleged TASMAC scam.
Tamil Nadu Police detains BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan during protest over alleged TASMAC scam | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-17Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai criticised the DMK government’s fifth Budget, dismissing it as a compilation of 'publicity-driven empty announcements'.
Metro expansions, new airport, language museum and more: Key takeaways, announcements from Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-14
K Annamalai criticized the CM, saying the rupee symbol was designed by D Udhayakumar.
Stalin govt's budget logo swaps ₹ with Tamil letter | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-13
BJP's Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai criticised the DMK government's decision regarding the Rupee symbol.
Stalin govt replaces Rupee symbol with Tamil letter in state budget amid language row | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-13
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai claimed that many people supported the BJP's online campaign on the three-language policy.
'Will not tolerate Hindi colonialism': Stalin's fresh attack on Centre over language row | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-07
K Annamalai claimed that over one lakh people across the state have supported the BJP's online campaign on the three-language policy.
Language 'war': Annamalai claims over 1 lakh in favour of three language NEP | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-06
BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai questioned the DMK’s efforts in promoting Tamil beyond the state’s borders.
'True chauvinist and anti-nationals are Hindi zealots': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's fresh attack on NEP | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-06
K Annamalai responded to Stalin’s remarks, questioning his efforts to promote Tamil beyond the state’s borders.
M K Stalin: Uninstall Hindi from Union government offices | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-05The BJP's Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai alleged that DMK was 'deliberately misconstruing the NEP for political gains'.
'Stop Hindi imposition on us': Stalin intensifies attack on Centre over language row | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-04