Nainar Nagenthran Elected President of BJP Tamil Nadu State Unit

Nainar Nagenthran has been elected as the president of BJP's Tamil Nadu state unit. The outgoing president, K Annamalai, emphasized the aim to oust the ruling DMK from power. Nagenthran, a former AIADMK minister, expressed optimism about winning the 2026 Assembly elections in alliance with AIADMK.

Nainar Nagenthran has been appointed as the president of the BJP Tamil Nadu state unit, succeeding K Annamalai. The announcement was made at a party meeting by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and party national general secretary Tarun Chugh.

Nagenthran, a seasoned politician with previous ministerial experience under the AIADMK regime, pledged to lead the party to victory in the 2026 Assembly elections in alliance with the AIADMK. He highlighted his distinct leadership style as a 'breeze' compared to his predecessor Annamalai's 'storm.'

Emphasizing a vision of dislodging the ruling DMK, outgoing chief Annamalai praised the unity and loyalty within the party ranks. BJP leaders celebrated Nagenthran's election, and AIADMK figures extended their support, looking towards a strong coalition for upcoming political battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)