As K. Annamalai steps down as Tamil Nadu BJP chief, speculation is rife about his next role. He might be appointed as a central minister in Delhi, given an organizational position within the BJP at the national level, or tasked with strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu. Amit Shah praised Annamalai's contributions, hinting at a significant future role.
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