Since the appointment of Annamalai as the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP, there has been a noticeable trend of individuals with diverse criminal backgrounds being inducted into the party. This practice, reminiscent of actions taken during Velmurugan’s presidency, has raised questions about the party’s approach to recruitment and its implications for the political landscape. Journalist Koteswaran delves into the intricacies of this background politics in a revealing interview.In a separate incident, a flagpole located near the residence of Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai was removed by the Tamil Nadu Police due to its violation of the law. This action led to a confrontation involving several individuals, among them BJP member Amar Prasad Reddy.Following the police’s intervention and the enforcement of the law against those involved in the violent ...