Tamil Nadu politics may be on the verge of a significant realignment following former BJP state chief K. Annamalai's decision to part ways with the party and his subsequent remarks about launching a "new movement" and bringing a "new dimension" to the state's political landscape. Days after announcing his departure, Annamalai described his six-year journey in the BJP as a valuable learning experience that played a defining role in shaping his political career. With actor-turned-politician Vijay steadily expanding the reach of his political platform, questions are being raised about whether Annamalai's new political venture could eventually intersect with Vijay's ambitions or even lead to a future understanding between the two leaders. At present, there is no official confirmation of any alliance, merger or political partnership between Annamalai and Vijay. WATCH

INDIA bloc is facing one of its toughest moments yet. MK Stalin's DMK has announced that it will skip the June 8 INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi, accusing Congress of betraying the party in Tamil Nadu after backing Vijay's government despite contesting elections alongside the DMK. The development comes at a time when the Trinamool Congress is battling a major internal rebellion in West Bengal, while the Aam Aadmi Party has already distanced itself from the opposition alliance.