Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has resigned from the party, with BJP National President Nitin Nabin accepting his resignation. The move comes amid speculation that Annamalai may launch a people’s movement and potentially a new political outfit in Tamil Nadu

Rebel candidates have emerged as a major challenge for both the Mahayuti and MVA ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. While six candidates have been elected unopposed, contests in the remaining seats have exposed internal rifts within both alliances