BJP leader K Annamalai has projected a major political shift in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is steadily strengthening its position in the state. Speaking to reporters, the former state BJP chief said, “Amit Shah is firm. Change will come in 2026 in Tamil Nadu. There is also hope that O Panneerselvam will reconsider his decision. He contested only because of his trust in the Prime Minister of India. The NDA is gaining strength in Tamil Nadu. Even if there are small issues, they will be resolved. From a long-term perspective, the DMK government must be removed.”

Annamalai has also called upon parties across the political spectrum to support the NDA’s candidate for Vice President, senior leader C.P. Radhakrishnan. In a social media post, he appealed directly to the INDIA bloc parties, including DMK, Congress, CPI, CPIM, VCK, IUML, KMDK and MDMK, to rise above political lines and back Radhakrishnan’s nomination.

He underscored Tamil Nadu’s legacy in contributing to the nation’s highest constitutional offices, recalling leaders such as Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, R. Venkataraman, and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. “Tamil Nadu was once honoured with Thiru Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan becoming the first Vice President of our nation after independence. Later, in 1984, another stalwart from Tamil Nadu, Thiru R. Venkatraman, was elected Vice President. Both went on to become the President of India. At the dawn of this century, the NDA Government nominated India’s missile man, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to the chair of President. At this juncture, I appeal to all parties to honour this legacy and extend their support to Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan avl,” he wrote.