The BJP has appointed Nainar Nagenthiran as the new Tamil Nadu unit president, succeeding K Annamalai. This decision follows the announcement of the BJP's alliance with AIADMK for the 2026 elections. Nagenthiran, a former AIADMK minister and current BJP MLA, is viewed as a crucial link between the parties.
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