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‘Adding more pressure’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai questions Centre’s high security measures for NEET re-test

‘Adding more pressure’: Ex-BJP leader Annamalai questions Centre’s high security measures for NEET re-test

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Former president of BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit, K Annamalai, has raised concerns regarding the high security measures adopted for the upcoming NEET UG re-test. In a post on X, the Tamil leader stated that such measures would only add to the pressure on candidates, rather than decrease them. In a post on X, the former BJP state chief said that such measures would only add to the pressure on candidates, rather than decrease it. (@annamalai_k X) “Two-tier CRPF CISF escort with IAF airlift. 4-layer CCTV with AI surveillance. Biometric & facial recognition before entry. Multiple layers of frisking. Multi-level oversight with direct monitoring from the prime minister’s office. Yes, you read it right. But these are not arrangements to buy high-level, classified, military-grade software. These are the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET retest scheduled for June 21, 2026,” he wrote on X. He added that while students would appreciate orders to prevent paper leaks, the added security for an exam that lasts for three hours would only add to the …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief says ‘no support to new party’ as Annamalai makes big move

Tamil Nadu BJP chief says ‘no support to new party’ as Annamalai makes big move

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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran on Saturday (June 6) said the party’s central leadership refuses to support or give endorsement to any newly formed movements or political organisations. The statement comes a day after former BJP president for the state, K Annamalai, resigned from the party and formed a new movement by the name of ‘We The Leaders’. Nainar Nagendran rejects recognition of any newly formed party or political movement in Tamil Nadu following Annamalai’s exit Nagendran refused to admit any duress to the party due to Annamalai’s exit and urged people not to believe rumours, news agency PTI reported. Also Read I K Annamalai quits BJP after Tamil Nadu elections, to launch own party Nagendran on Annamalai’s exit Rejecting claims of the party’s setback due to Annamalai’s exit, Nagendran re-emphasised the party’s acceptance of his resignation in accordance with the national leadership’s procedures. “The BJP is not a personality-driven party but a strong, policy-based organisation, and Annamalai’s resignation will not cause any loss or setback to the Tamil Nadu BJP,” he claimed. He …

After BJP exit, K. Annamalai pitches himself as a ‘common man’ seeking political change

After BJP exit, K. Annamalai pitches himself as a ‘common man’ seeking political change

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Updating his social media profile to describe himself as “A common man in search of good politics!”, Annamalai said he wants to challenge the state’s entrenched political culture, including caste-based politics and the long-standing dominance of Dravidian ideology Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

K Annamalai quits BJP, Nitin Nabin accepts his resignation

K Annamalai quits BJP, Nitin Nabin accepts his resignation

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BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation submitted by former Tamil Nadu BJP state president K. Annamalai from the primary membership of the party. According to IANS, this was confirmed by Arun Singh, National General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge of the party, in a press release. “The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Hon`ble Shri Nitin Nabin, has accepted the resignation submitted by the Tamil Nadu Ex. State President, Shri K. Annamalai, from the primary membership of the Party,” the Press release added. Amid exit rumours, Annamalai set to share future plans According to IANS, amid intense speculation over his political future and reports that he may launch a people’s movement that could eventually evolve into a political party, Annamalai has announced that he will address his supporters through social media on Friday afternoon. In a post on X on Thursday, Annamalai wrote, “Tomorrow at around 12 noon, I look forward to meeting all of you through social media, sharing my thoughts, and having an open-hearted conversation.” His announcement has further …

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 students

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 students

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the validity of the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) revised three-language formula for Class 9 students. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, issued notices to the Centre, the Central Board of Secondary Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training seeking detailed responses on the matter, reported the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

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Amid speculation over K Annamalai’s absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. ‘My decision’: K Annamalai clarifies absence from BJP Tamil Nadu candidate list for upcoming Assembly elections (PTI) Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he “wasn’t denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest,” reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Thanking the leadership, he said he was “grateful” that his choice had been respected. The clarification came a day after the BJP released its first list of 27 candidates. Annamalai – widely seen as a key face of the party in the state – was notably missing, fuelling speculation that he had been sidelined, especially after the BJP renewed its alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …

I am not afraid of Thackeray family’s threats: Annamalai| India News

I am not afraid of Thackeray family’s threats: Annamalai| India News

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Taking on the Thackeray family, former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday said that he won’t be afraid of intimidation by MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders that his legs will be cut-off if he entered Mumbai again. K Annamalai (PTI) “I will come to Mumbai again. Do whatever you can. If I were to get scared of such threats and intimidation, I would have remained in my native village forever,” Annamalai told reporters in Chennai on Monday. “Just like Murasoli (DMK’s party organ) here, Shiv Sena runs a newspaper called Saamana in which they wrote that if I entered Mumbai, they would cut off my leg.” On January 9, while campaigning for his party during their campaign during the recently concluded Mumbai civic elections, Annamalai said, “Bombay is not a Maharashtrian city but an international city,” leading to immediate backlash from the Maharashta Navanirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT). Annamalai on Monday questioned whether he had become a leader “important” enough for MNS chief Raj Thackeray to organise a public meeting …

The AIADMK is on a weak footing

The AIADMK is on a weak footing

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Expelled AIADMK veteran K.A. Sengottaiyan joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the presence of party president and actor Vijay at Panaiyur near Chennai on November 27, 2025 Photo: X/@TVKPartyHQ via PTI Last week, veteran leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, who was formerly with the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu, which is set to go to the polls next year. Mr. Sengottaiyan, who is a former Transport and School Education Minister, was expelled from the AIADMK about a month ago. He felt sidelined by party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and resigned from his post as MLA of Gobichettipalayam constituency in Erode district before joining the fledgling TVK. The move did not surprise many people. Mr. Sengottaiyan had only two options: to either walk over to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) or join the TVK. He would have probably found the first option unacceptable, having been trained in anti-DMK politics for years. When there was pandemonium in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on March 25, …

Man chased by gang inside police quarters in Tamil Nadu, hacked to death; BJP slams Stalin govt

Man chased by gang inside police quarters in Tamil Nadu, hacked to death; BJP slams Stalin govt

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In a shocking incident from Tamil Nadu, a 25-year-old man was hacked to death inside Tiruchirappalli police quarters as the Chief Minister MK Stalin was on an official visit in the city. A gang reportedly chased the man, after which he ran to the police quarters, but the gang followed and brutally attacked him. Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai condemned the incident, calling out the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Taking to X, Annamalai posted pictures of the quarters and wrote, “Under the DMK government, not a single day passes in Tamil Nadu without a murder.”(K.Annamalai/X) The deceased has been identified as Thamaraichelva, a real estate businessman from Bheemanagar. A five-member gang chased him near Marsingpet, after which he ran towards the new police residential quarters nearby, news agency ANI reported, citing police officials. However, the gang followed him inside the quarters and brutally attacked him with sharp weapons, killing the man on the spot before fleeing the scene. The incident has caused panic and outrage in the area as …

BJP’s Annamalai slams DMK, claims Hindi was a ‘compulsory’ third language under UPA | Latest News India

BJP’s Annamalai slams DMK, claims Hindi was a ‘compulsory’ third language under UPA | Latest News India

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BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai on Sunday hit out at the ruling DMK and claimed that Hindi was a “compulsory” third language during the Congress-led UPA regime. He said that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who introduced the option of studying any Indian language as a third language. Annamalai claimed despite ruling Tamil Nadu for many years, the DMK never made Tamil medium of instruction compulsory His remarks come amid the ongoing language debate in Tamil Nadu and other southern states regarding the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its three-language formula. Referring to NEP 2020, Annamalai said that Modi has also made “Tamil the compulsory medium of instruction from classes 1-5,” seemingly in the context of Tamil Nadu. While addressing a public meeting, he further alleged that despite ruling Tamil Nadu for several years, the DMK never made Tamil the mandatory medium of instruction. Citing global examples, Annamalai said that countries like China, Germany, and Japan have become “important” because they educate children in their mother tongue. NEP allows students to choose …