'Will leverage his organisational skills in national framework': Amit Shah hints new role for K Annamalai

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah thanked former Tamil Nadu BJP unit chief K Annamalai on Friday as he stepped down from the post.

Amit Shah praised Annamalai and stated that his contribution has been unprecedented, and added that the BJP will leverage his organizational skills within the party's national framework.

"As the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, Shri @annamalai_k Ji has made commendable accomplishments. Whether it is carrying the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to people or the programs of the party from village to village, Annamalai Ji's contribution has been unprecedented. The BJP will leverage Annamalai Ji's organizational skills in the party's national framework."

The Tamil Nadu BJP has received a nomination for the post of state president only from Shri @NainarBJP Ji.

As the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, Shri @annamalai_k Ji has made commendable accomplishments. Whether it is carrying the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 11, 2025

The Union minister's statement came as Nainar Nagendran submitted his nomination papers for the party's state president election.

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Annamalai earlier said he was not in the race for the post of the next state unit chief.

"I am not in the race for the post of the new state president. I am not ready for any quarrel (related to the next chief and whether he has any preference for any particular leader) and I am not in the race," Annamalai said when asked about the issue.