Over 10 Lakh Join Annamalai’s Idhu Namma Iyakkam in 10 Hours
He described the response as a reflection of growing public belief in the movement’s vision and thanked supporters for their trust
Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s newly launched political movement, ‘Idhu Namma Iyakkam’ (This Is Our Movement), has attracted more than 10 lakh members within 10 hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.
In a post on X, Annamalai said the movement had achieved a major milestone, with over 10 lakh volunteers registering in just 10 hours. He described the response as a reflection of growing public belief in the movement’s vision and thanked supporters for their trust.
Meanwhile, BJP members and volunteers offered prayers and conducted special rituals at the Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram for the success and growth of the new movement.
Earlier in the day, BJP National President Nitin Nabin accepted Annamalai’s resignation from the party’s primary membership. In his resignation letter, Annamalai thanked the BJP leadership for its support over the years but said differences in views regarding Tamil Nadu had led to his decision to leave.
“I thank the senior leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party for your unwavering support for the causes and concerns I have consistently brought to their attention,” he said.
“After my conversations with our senior leadership, I have come to the conclusion that our views don't align regarding Tamil Nadu,” he added.
The development comes three days after Annamalai visited New Delhi, where he met BJP chief Nitin Nabin, BJP General Secretary BL Santhosh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Speculation about Annamalai launching a new political outfit intensified after the BJP’s poor performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Contesting 27 seats as part of the AIADMK-led alliance, the party secured only around 3 per cent of the vote share.