“BJP is a very significant party with over 1,000 MLAs and more than 300 MPs, and I am honored to be the state president of this party,” Nagenthiran remarked following the announcement.
#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: BJP MLA Nainar Nagendran has been elected as the president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit; former president K Annamalai extends his congratulations pic.twitter.com/YsELg2UECW
— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2025
This announcement follows the saffron party’s recent alliance with the AIADMK in light of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, officiated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
During the nomination process, Nagenthiran was joined by several key leaders, including K Annamalai. After submitting his papers, he mentioned that the nomination was made at the party’s suggestion. “You should consult senior leaders regarding the final decision.”
Chennai | After submitting his nomination for the Tamil Nadu BJP President election, state BJP Vice President Nainar Nagenthiran states, “Following the party’s suggestion, I have submitted my nomination for the State President position. For the final decision, you must ask senior leaders.” pic.twitter.com/OJ0ipbE8Fw
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the appointment, stating, “The Tamil Nadu BJP has received a nomination for the post of state president exclusively from Shri Nainar Nagendran.” He acknowledged Annamalai’s contributions to the party during his tenure as president of the Tamil Nadu BJP.
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 significant achievements. His efforts in advancing the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji have been commendable…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 11, 2025
Who is Nainar Nagendran?
Nainar Nagendran began his political career with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), winning the Tirunelveli Assembly seat in both 2001 and 2011 as an AIADMK candidate.
He served as a minister under Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa from 2001 to 2006.
In 2017, Nagendran transitioned from the AIADMK to join the BJP.
In the 2021 assembly elections, he ran as a BJP candidate, securing his seat as an MLA for the third time.
Nagendran also participated in the Lok Sabha elections in 2019 and 2024; however, he faced defeats in both attempts.
Since July 3, 2020, he has held the position of BJP state vice president.
Nagendran is known to have strong ties with top party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: Apr 11, 2025 6:43 PM IST
