Former IPS Officer K Annamalai to Join BJP

K Annamalai to Join BJP : Former IPS officer K Annamalai will formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today in New Delhi. Popularly known as “Singham”, he had resigned from his service in 2019 and settled in his hometown Karur, Tamil Nadu.

K Annamalai himself confirmed this news about him joining BJP. He said, “I was considering my options over the last few months but finally I have decided to join the BJP and start my political career.” He also said,”I see myself as a natural fit in the BJP. I closely align with the larger vision of the BJP. I will have an opportunity to be in the party and help grow the party in Tamil Nadu.”

Former IPS officer K Annamalai set to join the BJP today. He tells @prajwalmanipal that he is a 'natural fit in the BJP'. Read what he had to say. A man once called the 'Singam of Udupi'. https://t.co/CLYv11efQs
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) August 25, 2020

Former IPS officer K Annamalai, popularly known as ‘Singham’ of Karnataka Police will join BJP today at 11 am in New Delhi. In May 2019, Annamalai resigned from his post as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru South). @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/wvcsBM31ob
— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) August 25, 2020

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2021 :Former IPS Officer K Annamalai to Join BJP

Election to Tamil Nadu Assembly is due next year. BJP is trying to increase its presence in the state. It is expected that BJP may contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2021 on its own. Induction of K Annamalai may prove to be vital for BJP in the state.

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