K Annamalai on Friday ruled himself out of the BJP’s Tamil Nadu presidency race. This could be because the party reportedly plans a leadership change, amid reunion talks with the AIADMK and broader caste-based political strategy.

K Annamalai on Friday announced that he is stepping down as the Tamil Nadu BJP President and clarified that he is not in the race to lead the party again. Speaking in Coimbatore, Annamalai emphasised that the next state BJP chief will be chosen unanimously. 📰 Annamalai Steps Down As Tamil Nadu BJP Chief, Says ‘We Will Choose Next President Unanimously’.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai's remarks come as discussions about a potential leadership reshuffle in Tamil Nadu BJP gain traction.