Extremely confident about 2024 Lok Sabha polls: TN BJP chief Annamalai

AIADMK's exit from the National Democratic Alliance won't hinder BJP's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, stated BJP's state chief K Annamalai on Sunday (October 1). He expressed strong confidence about the party's performance in 2024.

Addressing reporters here ahead of his visit to New Delhi, Annamalai said he was aware of the public pulse thanks to his extended interactions with people during his 'En Mann, En Makkal' padayatra, which he said has received a phenomenal response.

'Extremely confident'

"I am at the ground level. I am extremely confident of 2024. I have been walking nine hours every day in the sun and dust. I know public pulse...have been with them for 60 days and I see a pulse. I understand the pulse," he said.

'Blessing'

In politics, certain developments come as a "blessing", he said in an apparent reference to AIADMK snapping ties with his party a few days ago.

There are seven-eight months to go for polls and the BJP's intention today is to strengthen the party, he said.

"Regarding the alliance, NDA's composition and the (tie-ups) situation in Tamil Nadu — all these will be addressed by our leaders at the appropriate time," Annamalai added.

His Delhi visit, he said, is "routine" and planned long ago and he would brief the national leadership about his yatra's phase 2.

Many senior leaders are expected to attend the campaign in the coming days, Annamalai said, adding that he would get their dates soon.

(With agency inputs)