BJP leader K Annamalai said it is the party’s duty to ensure Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) becomes the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He made the statement during the BJP Booth Committee conference held in Tirunelvei on Friday 22 August 2025, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior BJP leaders.
Addressing party workers, Annamalai urged booth in-charges to work diligently over the next six to eight months to secure victory in the upcoming state elections. “We should work to make Edappadi Palaniswami the Chief Minister. This responsibility lies with every National Democratic Alliance worker,” he said.
He highlighted the achievements of the BJP’s 12-year governance and contrasted them with the setbacks of the four-year DMK rule, emphasizing that party volunteers should communicate both to the public. “We have all gathered here to work for a big change. Every volunteer and leader must contribute until we win the next election,” Annamalai added.
The conference in Tirunelveli was the first of seven booth committee meetings planned ahead of the elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah expected to attend the final session.
Annamalai’s remarks also clarified the leadership and alliance dynamics amid ongoing speculation over the AIADMK-BJP coalition. He affirmed that the NDA is leading the alliance in Tamil Nadu and that both he and Palaniswami are to be supported as Chief Minister candidates.
This statement is seen as a formal consolidation of leadership within the NDA ahead of the state polls, aiming to resolve previous uncertainties regarding the alliance and chief ministerial candidate.
(With inputs from OneIndia Tamil)
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