Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Wednesday declared that the BJP will dominate Indian politics for the next 25 years, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership as the driving force. Speaking at a seminar titled “Indian Dreams 2047 – New India! New Dreams!” on the occasion of PM Modi’s 75th birthday, Annamalai made bold predictions about India’s future.

Lauding Modi’s work ethic, he said: “Whether it is his birthday or any other day, for Modi ji, every day is a day of service.”

He pointed out that the Prime Minister spent his birthday working in Madhya Pradesh. Taking a swipe at symbolic events, he added:

“If someone even puts a ring on newborn babies in hospitals on the Prime Minister’s birthday, Delhi will call and advise: do it without publicity. That is how we celebrate Modi ji’s birthday.”

Annamalai also highlighted BJP’s unique political adaptability: “The BJP sometimes appears right-wing, sometimes left, and sometimes centrist. That flexibility is what has reshaped Indian politics. PM Modi has been the driving force behind this transformation.”

Declaring Congress irrelevant in the new political era, he asserted:“In the next 25 years, the BJP will remain the only dominant political party. For that, the party is working tirelessly on growth and expansion.”

Defending PM Modi against critics who label him authoritarian, Annamalai drew a striking comparison with Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew:

“Today, some call Modi a dictator. But after 50 years, his achievements will be recognised in the same way.”

He praised Modi as the only leader who could guide India “through a war and still return to win elections.” He also pointed to Modi’s global influence, citing milestones like the construction of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.

Dismissing criticism of Modi’s foreign trip expenses, Annamalai said: “When PM Modi stays in Saudi Arabia, critics claim he spends ₹16 crore. But even leaders like Putin or Kim Jong Un require the same level of precaution. That’s the global standard.”

He concluded with a strong defence of Modi’s stature: “PM Modi’s stature as India’s Prime Minister demands extraordinary security and respect. Those who criticise him fail to understand the responsibility and global recognition that come with leading a nation like India.”